How to Move Appliances to Your New Home

Professional Appliance Movers

You have everything packed up and ready to go…except for the big stuff. Figuring out how to move large appliances and electronics without damaging them can feel like trying to solve a riddle. Luckily, Shleppers is a professional apartment moving company in NYC, so we are no stranger to maneuvering bulky items. With this guide, you should have no problem safely moving your appliances to your new home!

Clean Your Appliances

Before you start packing anything, you will need to clean and dry appliances such as your refrigerator, washer, stove, and dishwasher. It is generally a good idea to clean out all of these to avoid odors and mold. When moving a refrigerator, be sure to unplug it a day or two before to allow it to defrost and dry. You will also want to remove any loose parts from inside or outside your appliances. Moving refrigerators, stoves, and dishwashers could cause racks to come loose and cause damage, so you should pack them separately.

Measure Everything

One of the worst things that can happen on moving day is to discover that something is not going to fit through the door in your new place. That is why you should measure your appliances before moving so you can figure out if there is anything you won’t be able to take with you, or if you will need to move something at a certain angle to get it through the door.

Secure Cords

It is easy to forget how many cords your appliances have until you unplug them and find yourself all tangled up. An easy way to make sure cords are not getting tangled or dragging loosely on the ground is to tape them to the back of the appliances. Be extra cautious about securing plugs so no one trips and hurts themselves or damages the appliance.

Protect Your Appliances

To protect your appliances from scratches, bumps, and dents, cover them with moving blankets. The extra padding can go a long way in making sure your appliances make it through the move damage-free. Putting a buffer between you and the hard surfaces of your appliances can protect you from bruises and scratches as well.

Don’t Drag—Roll

If you are not using a professional moving company, the best way to safely move your large appliances is with a dolly. You are less likely to injure yourself or damage your appliances this way. Using a dolly will also help you avoid scratching the floor since you will not have to drag anything across it.

Shleppers’ Appliance Moving Services

Sometimes the thought of moving all those large items by yourself is just too overwhelming…we get it! That’s why the professionals at Shleppers’ NYC local moving company are here – to make your move as easy and stress-free as possible. You can trust us to safely and responsibly do the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Receive a FREE no-obligation quote today or contact us at 800-847-4537 with any questions.