A washing machine in the attic? Washing machines are a bottom-floor by-an-exit appliance. They can leak. You don't want a leak in an attic.

um. that was a unique decision, friend. you leave those on ground level or push them into the basement for all the reasons your back is currently telling you.

if that was your mate's decision, like they designed the house or something, we need to think up the worst swears for them. fuck isn't strong enough. i'd probably end up on "well poop"