Moving heavier furniture and appliances is definitely a much more time consuming and difficult process as oppose to moving clothes or makeup. It requires some extra preparation and carefulness in order to make sure the process is as stress-free as possible.
Below we are providing a few tips for you to ensure you know exactly how to move your freezer on the day your move is scheduled.
- Unload the freezer and clean it completely. Dispose any items no longer needed or that you don’t want to move to your new location. Moving the freezer with all the food inside will make it very easy to spoil and will add extra weight. Defrost all other items and get rid of the excess moisture and water. Then, place a drain hose under the freezer and prepare a solution to completely retrieve all the water that’s left. Wipe off the the outside with warm water and a little bit of soap to make sure all the grease is gone before moving. After, take out all the parts from the inside including the shelves and clean them all completely. Lastly, leave the freezer open for about a day to ensure it completely evaporates all the moisture.
- Next, you are going to need to secure your freezer in order for all the parts to stay in place during your move. Take out any loose parts and carefully pack them separately in boxes. As for the doors, tape them to prevent from opening. You could also place baking soda inside to help absorb the odor. Additionally, cover your freezer in blankets or any other soft material to prevent the outside from damaging.
- Taking out a freezer by yourself could be extremely difficult especially if you don’t have much understanding about how it’s assembled. It is definitely recommended to hire professional movers to help you deal with it and prevent any damage. The evaporator pan has to be fully emptied out of all the water and the water line should be disconnected. The internal water reservoir needs to be completely emptied out as well.
- When you arrive to a new destination make sure to not use your freezer for at least 24 hours. During this time the oil will have enough time to settle and it will also help ensure that no damage is done to the compressor. Allow professionals to properly connect and set up your freezer, as well as an ice maker if you have one.
In summary, trying to disconnect and reconnect a freezer on your own could be a very difficult and dangerous task if you do not have previous experience.
It is strongly recommended to hire professionals to help you complete the job easily and with much less stress. Cleaning out the inside and securing the outside are also very important steps in keeping your freezer in a perfect condition.
If you require some extra help while preparing for your move, Trust Moving and Storage is always happy to assist you with the best professional service!
