What home does not have appliances? Every property has a refrigerator, stove, washing machine, televisions, dryers, cornets, or any appliance that works mechanically or electrically that can speed up household chores. There is diversity in their sizes, so not all of them can be moved in the same way.
It is true that many people tend to decide to make their move individually, in order to reduce expenses, among other things. However, this could be considered a mistake, since not everyone has the necessary knowledge to implement a move correctly. This is when disasters occur with household goods, especially with appliances, due to their fragility.
So, how to move with appliances?
First of all, it is important to make the decision to hire movers who can do a job worth admiring. Appliances are the most valuable part of the house and the most complicated to transport.
Therefore, you should take into account that:
- The most important thing is that the household appliances maintain their functionality after the move.
- The appliance should be unplugged and not be used for at least 48 hours beforehand.
- Hire an insurance policy that covers any type of damage that may be caused during and after the move.
- Clean each appliance so that it does not contain any type of residue.
Now for the real deal
Storing
If you’re one of those people who keep the boxes of their household appliances, you have this figured out. If not, do your best to find boxes that are similar in size to the appliance itself. The main idea is that the object fits inside the box without leaving empty spaces, therefore it doesn’t move around during transportation, which could cause a lot of damage.
Padding
There can be no gaps in the boxes, so the appliance has to fit snugly. To achieve this, look for foam, newspaper or cloths to provide protection and support. You can also use bubble wrap for large and small appliances.
Large and heavy objects vs small ones
Clearly, due to the variability of their size, they require different care. For example, refrigerators, as well as washing machines and dryers are difficult to wrap and pack; however, large appliances are the ones that need the most care due to their delicacy. Meanwhile, the small ones, can be wrapped in the aforementioned materials.
Loading and unloading them from the moving truck
When it comes to large household appliances, getting help is a must. You cannot load a refrigerator on a truck by yourself. So, it is necessary to find at least two more people who have adequate knowledge on how to carry out a move with such appliances. In addition, you can hire a transport that is exclusively for moving the household appliances. In this way, the care would be better.
Household appliances are essential in a home, but they are also the most vulnerable in the moving process. Therefore, it is essential to hire a specialized company.
