Fridge
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The best way to move a fridge is with a dolly. Sometimes a dolly is not available and carrying may be the only option. (This is why, on your call to a customer the night before, you should ask them if they have a dolly if they plan to move items like heavy appliances. They should be aware that you are simply the labor and do not provide tools.) Before lifting a fridge, make sure to check the bottom - sometimes there are very sharp edges on these items.
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When placing the fridge in the truck, take into account the amount of time it has been unplugged. If it has not been unplugged for more than 24 hours, the fridge cannot be carried at a great tilt (anymore than the tilt of a dolly), and must stand in the truck. If the customer has unplugged the fridge for 24 hours, you can then lay the fridge on its back. Never lay a fridge on its side, the oil in the compressor can flow into the cooling lines.
Deep freezer
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Be careful with sharp edges at the bottom.
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Depending on where you are moving, the ideal way to move these heavy pieces is to use an appliance dolly. Sometimes those are not available and carrying may be the only option. Before picking up these items make sure to check the bottom sometimes there are very sharp edges on these items, washers always seem to have them.
Washer and Dryer
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The best way to move a washer and dryer is with a dolly. Sometimes a dolly is not available and carrying may be the only option. (This is why, on your call to a customer the night before, you should ask them if they have a dolly if they plan to move items like heavy appliances. They should be aware that you are simply the labor and do not provide tools.) Before lifting a fridge, make sure to check the bottom - sometimes there are very sharp edges on these items. Never put a washer on its side.
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Pros do not connect or disconnect washers or dryers and washers need to be drained before the move
- Careful with sharp edges on the bottom.
Depending on where you are moving, the ideal way to move these heavy pieces is to use an appliance dolly. But sometimes those are not available and carrying may be the only option. Before picking up these items make sure to check the bottom sometimes there are very sharp edges on these items. Washers always seem to have them.