If you've ever had to move from one home to another at any point in your life, then you know how hard it is to move large things such as furniture and large kitchen appliances.
A lot of people end up damaging the fridge while moving, because they do not know how to handle it properly.
You may think that a fridge can take all the abuse in the world, because it looks like a massive block of steel.
But nothing could be farther from the truth.
The cooling machinery on the inside of a fridge is very fragile indeed.
For a long time, I have been in the moving business.
I've moved everything that wasn't nailed down.
Fridges and other large kitchen appliances are really difficult to move.
But if you stick to these pointers, you should have no problem.
1.
Try to leave your fridge standing if possible.
Some people put their fridges down on either the side or the back.
The problem is that you might accidentally drop it or exert too much force on it in some way.
The interior machinery could break and you'll also damage the exterior.
When the fridge is lying, it can also start leaking oil.
2.
All of the shelves and food items need to come out.
Remember that when you take food out of the fridge, the things that easily spoil can just as well be thrown away right now.
They're going to spoil anyway.
No loose parts may be in the fridge at the time of moving.
3.
Put the fridge through a defrosting cycle before moving it.
If you don't do this, it will start cooling when it is unhooked.
When that happens, it's going to dump a huge puddle of water all over your floor.
4.
Don't ever try to move a fridge all on your own.
There are almost no people in this world that are strong enough to move a fridge all on their own.
Don't even try it because you could seriously injure your back and the fridge as well.
So if you ever plan on moving a refrigerator, make sure to remember these guidelines.
If you handle your refrigerator well, you will most likely be able to move it without causing it to break!