How to properly transport a refrigerator without risking the equipment

Before transporting the refrigerator, check the instructions for the model, free it from products, prepare the internal parts and measure the aisles. Below is what to do before the car arrives and what data to give to the carrier.

What to do before loading

Before transportation, the refrigerator must be turned off, freed from products, defrosted and wiped dry if necessary. It is also important to remove or secure shelves, containers and anything that can move inside.

What to tell the carrier

model or at least the approximate dimensions of the refrigerator;
floor and whether there is a cargo or passenger elevator;
whether it is necessary to carry the equipment far from the entrance to the car;
whether there are narrow openings, stairs or a difficult approach.

Why is this a separate task and not just "one more thing"

The refrigerator has angular sensitivity, doors, internal elements and weight, which must be correctly distributed during sliding and fixing in the body. That is why this kind of work connects well with the service transportation of equipment, and not with random transportation without preparation.

Transportation planning

After the material on the transportation of the refrigerator, it is worth moving on to a specific work plan

The article helps to understand the details, but the exact budget and crew depends on the addresses, floors, amount of belongings and access to the house.

Main service

Appliance transport

Check what works can be ordered, what to prepare for departure and what details are needed for the calculation.

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Additional help

Van transport

If additional assistance is needed, arrange it with the main transport to prepare people, vehicles and materials.

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Next step

Refrigerator quote

When you already have a photo, addresses or a desired date, the fastest way to calculate is without unnecessary details.

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When to apply for transportation calculation?

If there are already addresses, dates, photos of things or a list of large items, it is better to go from reading to calculating. So it is easier to choose a car, crew and packaging at once.

What to send for quick calculation?

It is most useful to send photos of things, addresses, floors, information about the elevator, parking, the desired date and a short list of what needs to be moved.

Where to view the conditions and cost of works?

The conditions of work are described in the section Appliance transport; additional information - in the section Van transport or in contacts for individual calculation.