Is there any task less fun than moving? Packing up everything you own and putting it in boxes to cart to a new location can be stressful and overwhelming — especially if it's been years since you've moved and you've had time to accumulate a whole lot of possessions. And that's not even taking into account the sheer physical labor involved in bending, lifting, twisting and carrying heavy loads and awkwardly sized items.
When it comes to moving, getting your kitchen appliances where they need to go is one of the trickiest tasks. And the queen of difficult appliances is definitely your refrigerator. It's big and bulky, but it's also got some delicate parts that need to be cared for the right way to avoid possible damage. So whether you're planning to pack up a side-by-side French door model with a built-in ice maker and all the bells and whistles or a tiny mini-fridge from your dorm room, make sure you know what you're doing.
Here's how to take care of your old fridge as you move to your new home. You'll also need to gather a few specific moving supplies to make the job easier. In addition to your handy measuring tape you'll also need the following items:Before you even think about moving your refrigerator, you need to grab a measuring tape and make sure it will fit in its new spot.
That means you need to measure the length, width and height of your fridge, plus several other locations. Measure all the doorways you'll need to pass through on your way out of your old place and into the moving truck; then measure all the doors in your new location.
This will help you plan an appropriate route so you don't get stuck anywhere along the way. Pro Tip: Plan several weeks in advance to use up the food in your fridge and freezer. Plan your menu around your remaining items so you can waste as little as possible. Eat out when you run out of food. Even a small refrigerator will feel heavy when you have to carry it to a new location, so lighten up by emptying it completely. Start by removing any exterior decorations and the magnets that hold them in place.
Then it's time to open up the fridge and get rid of the contents. If you have a place to store items in a friend's refrigerator, great. If not, you'll have to give away the food or get rid of it. You should let it stand unplugged, in an upright position, for at least 4 hours to allow its compressor oil to settle.
You can plug your appliance in once 4 hours have passed. Allow your fridge some time to cool down to temperatures safe for food storage, which might take up to 12 hours. For more information on installation, head over to our guide on how to install your Beko refrigerator.
Moving built-in appliances is a little less straightforward as you will first need to remove unit doors from the appliance. Always check with the user manual and installation guide for details on how to do this. Thank you for your feedback.
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Speaking of which…. Emptied out, fridges may feel deceptively light depending on your make and model , so you may feel that with a trolley handy, you can move one all by yourself. Those old wives were onto something, as even new fridges can be wrecked by rough transportation. In any case, when you arrive at your destination, you should leave the fridge standing upright and unplugged for at least two hours before starting it back up again, so that the oils, gases and coolants flow back into their correct positions.
If the compressor is very noisy when you start it back up, it may have been damaged in transit, or you could just have a faulty compressor.
One trick is to wrap the fridge in a blanket to help cushion any accidental impacts it may rack up during the move, thus avoiding dings and dents to the outer surface and damage to the working parts at the back. To help the compressor run smoothly, it has specially formulated oils that lubricate and cool the compressor. This oil is what causes issues to the refrigerator when you lay it on its side. When laid sideways, the oil can run off from the compressor to the cooling coils.
Since the oil is thick and viscous, it can easily clog up the coils. If the compressor runs with an improper amount of lubricating oil, it can get damaged and overheat. Moreover, the compressor is supported by brackets that hold it in an upright position. Ideally, refrigerators should be transported upright to minimize the disturbance of the sealed refrigeration system and to prevent damage to the internal parts. With that said though, it is generally safe to lay a refrigerator on its side provided that you let it rest upright before turning it on.
This will allow the oils to flow back down to the compressor. A good rule of thumb to follow is to let the refrigerator rest upright and unplugged for the same amount of time that it was lying on its side. If you laid it on its side for 4 hours, then you should let it rest upright for 4 hours as well.
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