UltraFresh Front Load: How to Install Laundry Pedestal and Riser

A step by step walk through on how to properly install the pedestal on the Ultra-Fresh Front Load washer and dryer. The installation of the GE Universal Laundry Riser 7 inch GFR0728 is identical to the process shown in this video.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Shipping bolts should remain in place during installation. The shipping bolts should be removed at the completion of the process.

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[robertsetting]

Thank you for sharing that last comment about the shipping bolts. We just purchased this washer and dryer for our new home and they are awesome so far. We just decided to get the pedestals and I'm pretty diligent with watching YouTube for any helpful tips. I'm glad to know to use the shipping bolts to install the pedestals as they were not left with us when they were installed by the appliance store crew. I'm going to the store today to get them as they cost 50 bucks for the kit...🙄 thanks again for asking questions...it's the only way you learn anything 💯 🇺🇲👍

[mmo]

Thank you for sharing, very helpful info.

[soniada]

My washer and dryer were installed on pedestals. Once levelling legs on feet as well as on appliance have been lowered, should there be a gap? Mine has a gap of just over an inch and the screws and brackets are very visible. Is this normal and correct or should the appliance make direct contact with the pedestal? I’m thinking neither the feet or appliance legs were not levelled or minimized. Thank you for your input. Sonia

[LifeWithLowee]

Do I need to have a pan for the washer ?

[dano]

The washer does not have a metal bottom. It has a plastic bottom with no predrilled holes for the brackets. What can I do?

[sharonlamoureux]

Ok, so after reading all the comments, I am more confused. Can you install the pedestal on washer without shipping bolts??? I have them, can they be reinstalled to move if needed???

[keishapeebles]

Hello has anyone had luck purchasing the flat open-end wrench needed without ordering it?

[TT-dzzf]

Guys, not only removing the “bolts” after installation, you have to also remove the four long rubber/plastic washers that house those bolts. Additionally, you have to remove the two flat, metal braces that go horizontally in the back of the washer. The two braces are held by bunch of phillips screws that may make you think they are part of the washer.
I removed the “bolts” only and left the long plastic washers/sleeves untouched. Ended up with crazy vibration even at Normal spin mode. The reason I felt weird and went back to read manual fully is that the washer shook the sleeves out, literally, during extreme vibration.
Read the manual and don’t be like me.

[andrear]

I received my washer and dryer with pedestals ordered through Costco. Unfortunately the installers either jacked up the installation or when moving the appliances with straps quite a distance torqued the unit. The ball bearings feel out on both units and the drawers aren’t working. Taking several weeks to get someone out here when GE was contacted. Pretty much ruined my excitement about these new washers. Can you carry these attached with straps for a maybe 50 feets without damaging them or were they likely faulty from the get go?

[Dntdgxj]

The most important part is missed - how you're supposed to slide heavy washer back to the position with a pedestal attached.

[tymptme]

Hi. I would like to purchase the pedestal to go with this washing machine. Is it still possible to install at this point? I'm looking at one of the comments below which makes reference to shipping bolts on the washing machine to protect the suspension when it's laid on the ground.
Thanks.

[lopezf]

Anyone know the part # of the level legs for the following: UltraFresh GE Dryer GFD55ESSNWW . For some reason, they were removed for stacking and now I am having to place on pedestals. Looks like they are recommended to be on when doing so.

[nickwilson]

I was given a pedestal for my washer (GFW550SSNWW) but no brackets. Where can I find the brackets for i?

[rodericknelson]

Can you tell me where to buy one of those flat wrenches? I have looked all over for one of those. GE parts do not carry those flat wrenches.

[manyakus]

once the pedestal is installed and the unit is not on ground anymore but upward, can we use strapping to move the washer or dryer to the desired location? will the pedestal hold all the weight and not collapse on itself if the strapping is slided below the pedestal?

[cletuswilliams]

Can I get the brackets, and screws part number?

[marcharvey]

Can you reinstall the shipping bolts after they have been removed

[MooreBass]

Why do the old appliance leveling legs need to remain on the washer and dryer? Do they actually serve a purpose?

[johnstipic]

Why no mention of the shipping bolts? Should they be removed only after the pedestal install? Or is it okay to lay the machine on it's back without the shipping bolts?

[robertbrookshire]

Does anybody know if I have to put the shipping bolts back in before I attach the pedestal?