Fridge Removal Tips

Moving a Fridge almost seems a no-brain er , but make no mistake there are risks which needs to be considered. Having proper planning , the right tools and a second help can almost make the move easy.

Read the user Manual

• All major leading brands have proper moving instructions printed in their manuals, and they should be followed correctly to avoid warranty void.

Remove the Contents

• Get an Icebox and remove all the frozen contents of the fridge and move them over to the Icebox.
• Remove all other contents from the fridge , Milk and other leftover content with short shelf life is always better to be given away or thrown away.

Move Preperation

• Shutdown the fridge and remove the plug from the socket , wrap the cord and let it sit for at-least a 6 hours to defrost before a move can be attempted. Overnight shutdown is easiest and most recommended.
• Leave the door open, so it can defrost quicker and so it does not have foul smell.
• This is also a good opportunity now to give the fridge a good clean in and out.
• Remove all movable shelves and boxes out or use strong tape to secure them inside the fridge because movable items can easily get damage in transit vibrations. A good tape is recommended as cheap packing tape can cause permanent stains in the fridge interiors.
• You may also want to get protective sheets to protect the surface against scratches while in transit. Handy glad-wrap is also a cheap and quick protection against minor transit scratches.
• Close the fridge door and secure it with a rope, so it cannot open in transit.
• Get a 2 wheel trolley , and load the fridge from the back, so any potential scratches are not visible after re-installation.
• Using a moving strap is always a help especially when there are stairs involved.
• If you think the size of the fridge is too big for you to handle, you are probably right, get a friend to help you with the move.
• Clear the doorway and any potential trip hazards upfront.
• Measure the doors and choose a path with most clearance to the fridge.
• Do not tilt the fridge too much, as this can cause cooling gas to destabilize and result in irreparable damage to the fridge.

Loading & Unloading

• Use a truck ramp to load it in the truck and secure it inside the truck with straps.
• After unloading and positioning the fridge in location, make sure you do not switch it on until at-least 6 Hours. Any destabilization of the gases need to stabilize before a power on. ( refer to the user manual for exact requirements, as any action not recommended can lead to warranty void on your fridge )