Renae “the Appliance Repair Tech“ ✨ Education~Feminism~Whimsy on Instagram: "The drum of a front-load washing machine is suspended by large, thick springs, and is supported by shock absorbers. To prevent the washing machine from shaking, the drum must be able to move freely. During transportation, "shipping bolts" are installed to prevent the drum from moving around and damaging the rest of the machine. After installation, the shipping bolts MUST be removed, otherwise the drum cannot move freely