Washer and Dryer

While it's outside, pull the drain hose of the washer DOWN and let all the water run out of it. Plug it in and have it set on the 'drain/empty' cycle and let it 'pump' out all the water if possible (but don't let it run too long and burn it up!) Point the exhaust hose of the dryer outside (if it's flexible) and let it blow out all the loose dust.

All I would think is to make sure all the water is drained from the washer.

I would run an empty load of bleach water through the washer before disconnecting it for storage (to prevent mildew).

Hi A.

Make sure they are clean as the others have suggested. I would put a box on baking soda to absurb oders. Also put some kind of protective blankets on them both. Hope this helps!

Good luck

Make sure all the lint is cleaned out of your dryer. We stored ours once for a short time & when we used it again, it was a miracle we didn't burn up the house. It was fire red back there. Home Depot/Lowe's sells some of those tools that reach down deep into the dryer. Also take the hose off the back and clean up in there. That's about the only advise I have for you.