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When relocating to a new home, moving heavy appliances, especially the refrigerator, is crucial. Check out these helpful methods below!
1. Ultimate Guide to Moving Your Refrigerator Properly
When relocating to a new home, moving heavy appliances, especially the refrigerator, is crucial. Check out these helpful methods below!
Step 1: Remove all perishables from the refrigerator
Ensure all items in the fridge are removed to prevent any potential damage during transportation.
Take out all the food items.
Step 2: Remove all shelves and trays.
This step is crucial as removing the shelves helps reduce the weight of the fridge and prevents them from shifting during transportation.
Remove all shelves and trays from the fridge.
Note: Make sure that reinstalling the shelves is as easy as removing them.
Step 3: Disconnect the refrigerator plug
Make sure the refrigerator plug is pulled out from the socket to avoid any potential hazards.
Disconnecting the refrigerator plug
Note: After unplugging the refrigerator, make sure to neatly coil the plug to prevent it from obstructing you during the move.
Step 4: Defrost and dry the refrigerator before moving
This task requires considerable time, so it's advisable to do it at least 6 to 8 hours before moving. Moving the refrigerator while it's still frosted or wet can be extremely dangerous as the vibrations during transportation can inadvertently allow water into sensitive components.
Defrost the freezer before attempting to move it.
Step 5: Secure the fridge doors tightly
Use a thick rope to prevent them from accidentally opening and damaging your fridge. However, be careful not to tie the doors too tightly as you may have difficulty opening them after the transportation process ends.
Secure the refrigerator doors again
Note: Before performing the door securing step, you need to ensure you've done step 4 properly because if you don't thoroughly dry the fridge, under tight closure, it will create favorable conditions for bacteria and mold to develop inside the refrigerator.
Step 6: Move the fridge gently and safely
Handle the fridge with care to avoid collisions that could scratch or damage it.
Use a dolly of similar size to move the fridge.
Secure the fridge to the dolly.
Note: When moving up or down stairs, make sure to have assistance from at least 2 people.
Having multiple people assist in moving the fridge will make the process easier.
Step 7: Place the fridge in its new location and continue usage
After completing the process of moving your fridge, you can place it in the pre-selected location and reuse it as usual. Note: It's best not to plug in and use the fridge immediately. Instead, leave it in the new location for about 2 to 3 hours before plugging it in. This will ensure better safety and prevent any issues if you decide to change the fridge's placement.
Wait for 2 to 3 hours before plugging in and using.
Attention: Avoid moving the fridge alone as it is usually heavy. If it falls, it could cause injury. Also, make sure to read the fridge's user manual before moving it.
