When preparing your washing machine for transport, disconnect it from electricity then unscrew the hoses off the taps to drain any residual water.  Next, unscrew the hoses from the machine and place them in the machine for safe keeping. If the hoses are attached to the back of the machine, coil them up and tape them so they’re not left dangling.  If you have a front load washing machine going into storage, ensure that the machine has been turned off at least 48 hours prior with the door left ajar to completely dry out. Be careful not to lose the rubber washers, and if you kept the travel bolts from when you purchased the machine, install these last.