Electrical objects are not like other household items. They are fragile, sensitive, and very expensive. it is also one of the most time consuming task during moving day, as it requires a special game plan and a lot of supplies. Each of the appliances may also comes with an instruction on what to do and what not to do. The fact that they are fragile, it has to be moved properly, so that you won’t wind up with disappointment when it arrives in your new home. Henceforth, they really need to be taken extra care and with the help of professionals movers, the whole process won’t be so much complicated. Here are some tips before moving your electrical appliances!
1. Clean and wipe your appliances.
It is best to make sure that your appliances are all clean and clear of stuffs. Especially for your refrigerator, it is best to take out all frozen food and ice. You don’t want to move in to your new house with pieces of crumbles here and there. It’s best to do it before your movers come to pack your appliances.
2. Make use of the manual instruction.
Most of the electrical appliances are very sensitive, therefore it is important to check the instructions. Some of the electrical appliances may require you to turn it off 24 hours before you unplug it. This is to prevent the equipment from damaging. If you happened to lose the manual instructions, feel free to check the manufacturer website, I’m pretty sure they will have some guide.
3. Appropriate packing materials
Do you realize how big is electrical appliances’ boxes. They’re huge and full of styrofoam. This is because, shrink wrap itself doesn’t help to reduce the risk of breaking it. That’s why it will be good if you still keep the TV boxes that you think you may no longer need it, is in fact can save you a lot!
4. Unplug and label everything.
Make sure you have unplug all the wires with masking tape or zip ties and label them. You don’t want to mess up the wires and spending your time at your new house by just searching for the right wires to the right appliances. Take note of the device’s model number and any settings, to ensure you don’t lose important accessories during the move.
5. Tape it! Or You’ll lose it!
Make sure you have tape or wrap all the doors of your microwave, oven even your washer. You don’t want to have a loud noise during the transportation to your new home.
6. Special consideration for batteries
If you’re moving electronics with batteries, such as laptops, tablets, or smartphones, remove the batteries if possible and pack them separately. Batteries can be damaged of pose a safety risk during transit, so it’s safer to handle them individually.
7. Transportation
When loading the moving truck, make sure your electronics are loaded last, so they’re the first items you can unload at your new home. Avoid placing anything heavy on top of your electronics to prevent crushing.