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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Moving bulky appliances is one of the most challenging tasks when you move into a new place. With a little planning, however, with a little help, you can safely and securely move the fridge for both you and the item.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Prepare the refrigerator for moving

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   Get everything in the refrigerator out. Before moving the refrigerator, it's best to get everything out. Make sure that the cooler and freezer compartments are free of food, spices, ice trays and anything that could fall through the inside or deflect the center of gravity when moving the refrigerator. You should also remove all the outside of the refrigerator, such as magnetic decorations.
   • If you have perishable food stored in the refrigerator, eat it all or give it to someone else. If you are busy cleaning the house, you should probably throw away items in the refrigerator if you can't finish them all right away.
   • Even if you only move a short distance in the room to clean the back of the fridge or rearrange the kitchen, you should still remove everything in the refrigerator and put it on the table. This way, it will be safer to move and avoid the risk of the refrigerator overturning. Use a cart under the refrigerator to move around. Slide out enough to unplug the power cord, then just push to where you want to place the refrigerator.

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   Remove the brackets in the refrigerator. Remove all removable components in the refrigerator including removable shelves, trays and compartments. Pack these items in towels, write their names and carefully place them in one place.
   • You can also choose to secure the fridge compartment with tape instead of removing it, although it is often recommended to remove them all and wrap them up. However, this can also be a good choice, depending on the type of refrigerator. If the compartments in the refrigerator are relatively sturdy, you can use tape to secure them in place so that they won't fall apart while moving.

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   Unplug the refrigerator power cord. Coil the power back and fasten to ensure stability when moving. If your refrigerator has an automatic freezer compartment, be sure to also disconnect it from the water source.

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   Defrost in the freezer if necessary. If there is a lot of snow in the freezer compartment, you will need to defrost before moving. This usually takes about 6-8 hours, so you need to plan ahead time. It is best to rinse the refrigerator from the night before to allow time for the snow to melt, the next morning just wipe the inside.
   • Don't waste precious cleaning time cleaning the refrigerator, but it is also a good opportunity to clean the entire refrigerator before placing it in a new location. Wipe drawers and internal surfaces of the refrigerator with disinfectant after the snow has melted.

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   Close the cabinet door and fix the door. Use sturdy ropes or rubber straps to tie the cooler and freezer doors. If the refrigerator has two doors, you should also tie the handles of the two doors together. Be careful not to tie too tightly; otherwise, the cabinet door may be dislodged. You should also not use tape to fix the refrigerator door in place, as this can damage the finish on the cabinet surface or leave sticky streaks.
   • If you are traveling for more than a day, keep the refrigerator doors open slightly to allow air to circulate and prevent mold from growing in the refrigerator.

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   Find help. The refrigerator needs to be held upright and moved in a wheelchair. You might think you can do it by yourself, but with help it will be safer, because you have to lift the closet and move it through the doors and corners, down stairs and onto trucks. Moving the refrigerator requires at least two people. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Move the refrigerator

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   Use a hand trolley. One of the best tools for moving a refrigerator is a trolley, a device that can lift the weight of the refrigerator and make it easier to move around, especially when it is necessary to bring it downstairs. .
   • You can use any stroller with straps, but make sure the floor is large enough to fit the bottom of the fridge, as you need to put the refrigerator up to avoid leaking coolant inside.
   • If you don't have a stroller, you should rent one. Although the shipping straps are also easy to buy, and theoretically can also be used to tie the refrigerator to the back for movement, this can be much more expensive and dangerous than renting a stroller. hand. Do not try to move the refrigerator without using a cart.

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   Slide the refrigerator away from the wall and tie it to the cart. With most refrigerators, you can thread the trolley underneath the refrigerator, gently lifting it up if necessary. Use a rope or rubber strap to tie the refrigerator to the cart. Try to avoid tilting the refrigerator when lifting it and adjusting its position on the trolley. Keep the refrigerator in an upright position to make sure the oil doesn't get into the indoor unit.
   • Never lay down the refrigerator while on the move for any reason. Oil in the compressor can flow into the refrigeration unit. When the refrigerator is repositioned vertically, oil may remain in the cooler and the refrigerator will not cool properly.
   • If you are forced to tilt your refrigerator when moving, make sure it is tilted at an angle as upright as possible. Put a box or other object underneath the top of the cupboard to put it up a bit.

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   Tilt the refrigerator gently. Once you've tied the refrigerator to the trolley, slowly push it to the refrigerator truck parking space. It is important to push the car against the side of the cabinet for safety. Ask the other side's guardian and guide you through obstacles.
   • To bring the refrigerator downstairs, you need to move it step by step, and a support person will help you move more easily. It would be even better to have two people standing in front of the stroller and another in the back, holding the handle and slowly lowering it. Talk to each other clearly and don't go too fast.

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   Put the refrigerator on the truck. Whether using a pickup or delivery truck, you must lift the refrigerator onto the floor, placing the trolley close to the edge of the inlet of the trunk. A truck with a ramp is best, as you can slowly push up the refrigerator with ease. If not, you have to be more careful.
   • To lift the refrigerator onto a truck, you must climb onto the floor of the car and have at least two more people standing on the ground. Everyone lifts together at the same time, the person above pulls the handle of the trolley, the helpers below lift the floor of the trolley and push it into the trunk. If there is one more person to help you on top to keep the refrigerator from leaning over, the better.
   • Fix the refrigerator in an upright position in the truck trunk. If you can leave the fridge in the trolley it's fine, as it will be kept in a safe and secure position, but if not, block it with other furniture or equipment around, or use straps to fix the refrigerator.

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   Move refrigerator to a new location. Put the refrigerator down and move to a new location. Wait at least 3 hours before plugging in for oil and liquid to flow back into the compressor and prevent damage to the device. It may take up to 3 days for the refrigerator to reach the correct level and be usable. advertisement

Advice

• Read the refrigerator operator's manual before traveling. There will be safety instructions and recommendations that you should pay attention to when moving the refrigerator.
• If you are not confident about moving your refrigerator yourself, you should seek help from a professional housekeeping service.

Warning

• Never try to move the refrigerator alone as its weight can seriously injure you if it falls on your body. Make sure there are at least two healthy assistants to move the refrigerator, especially when going up and down stairs.