Hello World! Welcome Friends! How many indispensable appliances are there in your home? At least three: a fridge, a washing machine, and a TV. Or four—with a computer on top of that? What about a Hoover, microwave oven…? All these things make our lives interesting, comfortable, and pleasant. And we, in turn, want all our electronic assistants to work as long as possible. That’s why when we move, we take special care and attention to household appliances.
General Tips for Moving Household Appliances in Charlotte
How can appliances be moved to a new home without breaking or scratching anything on the way? The main rule is that household appliances should be transported upright, as they stand in your home. Secure attachment to the body of the vehicle is a must!
Usually, the heaviest appliances (refrigerator, TV set) are placed in the vehicle first and well-fixed with soft straps. If possible, ordering a separate vehicle for appliances and asking a specialist to supervise the loading is better.
Any devices are best transported in native boxes—in those in which it was bought. When this is not possible, the most suitable container is taken. The box should not be too big—then the device will shift inside, and the packaging will not save it from damage. For the same reasons, it should not stick outwards from the box. In some cases, it is better to wrap the device with several layers of bubble film and take it without a box at all.
Moving a Refrigerator in Charlotte
How to move a refrigerator? It should be in a lightened and well-secured position. First, the refrigerator must be defrosted and clean. Before move, shelves and drawers must be removed. The door of the refrigerator should be secured so that it does not open during transport. You can use soft straps for this purpose. To prevent the refrigerator from shifting during carriage, it can be fixed in the body with special stops and spacers.
The refrigerator should be transported in an upright position. If you put it on the side, it can lead to the breakage of tubes and disturbance of compressor fastening to the frame. In addition, in the lying position, oil from the compressor may leak into the blower, and this will lead to a breakdown of the equipment.
The packaging for your refrigerator can be corrugated cardboard, foam or bubble wrap. If you want to be on the safe side, you can combine several types of packaging. After moving, do not switch the refrigerator on immediately. It should stand for 4-6 hours.
Moving a TV Set in Charlotte
Transporting a TV set also raises a lot of questions. Here, too, there are its own specifics. The TV should be moved in the same position as the one you watch at home. If it is impossible, in no case, put it screen downwards. It is better to place the TV along the body with the screen facing the side. This is for safety reasons. If you place the TV screen in the direction of travel, any sharp maneuver (turning, braking) may end badly for the equipment. The same applies to computer monitors.
Ideally, LCD monitors and plasma panels should be packed for move in the same way as they are packed at the factory. First, the device is wrapped in air-bubble film, then placed in shock-absorbing foam and in a corrugated cardboard box. The specialists of moving companies do the same. By following their example, you will reduce the risk of possible damage. The larger the screen diagonal, the more careful you need to be with the equipment.
Moving a Washing Machine in Charlotte
When moving a washing machine, precautions are also necessary, although not as carefully. The most important thing is to fix the drum of the washing machine with special fixing bolts before loading. These should come with the kit when purchased. It is better to disconnect hoses and couplings and put them in a separate bag. To avoid damage, the washing machine should be wrapped in bubble wrap.
Moving Other Appliances in Charlotte
- The hoover should also be transported in a disassembled state: the unit itself separately, hoses and brushes separately. If you have a hoover, make sure that the water tank is empty.
- The microwave oven must be wrapped in cling film and placed in a box. You can use a thick, heavy cloth if you do not have any film on hand. The walls of the oven may deform on impact, which is why it is so important to choose reliable packaging.
- Computers and laptops are better moved in native boxes. Alternatively, the laptop can be transported in a special bag, additionally wrapped with shock-absorbing material. Before you pack the equipment, you need to disconnect all the wires, mouse, and keyboard. Make sure that the hard drive is securely fastened inside the computer system unit. If the hard drive is bumped, it can be permanently damaged.
- Small household appliances such as hairdryers, kettles and mixers should be packed separately. If you put all these items in a common box, they may collide on impact, which is not a good thing. Especially, it is not recommended to put things of different weight categories like irons and glass lamps together.
- Technics with glass tanks should be wrapped in soft material—polyethylene film or dense fabric. Sturdy things without fragile elements can be wrapped with stretch film or packing paper. For safety reasons, it is better to disconnect dangling parts in advance and remove lamps from those devices where they are.
- Small electronic devices such as cameras can be moved in special bags made of air-bubble film with antistatic additives. This material prevents static electricity from building up on the devices, absorbs vibration, and protects against shocks.
Conclusion
If all this sounds too complicated for you or you don’t want to deal with every object in the house yourself, because besides these worries you have a lot of important tasks, contact a moving company in Charlotte. In addition to organizing the loading and delivery of your belongings, many moving companies provide additional packing services or packing materials.
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