Whilst there are many items you need to pack for a move, including furniture such as beds, dressers, chairs and tables, clothing, decorative items, and so on, some of the most difficult items to pack and prepare are kitchen gadgets and appliances. Kitchen items tend to be big and bulky, and it takes a bit more effort to prepare and pack them compared to the other items you may have in your home. Here, then, is the best way to prepare and pack your refrigerator and cooker for a move.
Moving a cooker
Most people don’t need to take their cooker or oven when they move, but if you do, there’s also a proper way to transport it. One very important factor to remember is that if you are unqualified, it’s best to leave the disconnecting of the cooker to a professional. Look for a gas engineer to disconnect the cooker for you. Once it’s disconnected, you should clean it thoroughly, and if there are any parts that can be pulled apart or detached, remove them and pack them in bubble wrap as well. You can then contact moving companies Greensboro (if you stay there), or in your vicinity who can carefully transfer your cooker to your new residence. Additionally make sure the doors of the cooker should also be taped, and make sure to wrap the cooker in a soft cloth before it is transported.
Moving a refrigerator
First of all, you need to make sure that all the food items are used up or thrown away. If you are concerned about food wastage and would like to consume whatever food is in your refrigerator before your move, you can prepare a bunch of casseroles, soups, curries, chilis, and stews. Look up recipes on the Internet for some quick and easy meals. Casseroles, stews, and soups are ideal since they are easy to store and heat up.
Once the food is consumed or thrown away, you should defrost your refrigerator – and there’s a proper way of doing this as well. First, try not to chip the extra ice away. Simply leave the door open and surround the refrigerator with rags or towels that can absorb the water. Turn off the refrigerator’s power. Once there is no longer any ice, wash the shelves and drawers and dry each shelf and drawer thoroughly. Additionally, you may have to check the refrigerator’s back panel. It is possible that a coolant leak is occurring if you notice any cracks or swelling in the refrigerator. This problem is likely to need to be fixed by a refrigerator repair company at the soonest possible time.
On moving day, remove all the shelves and pack them securely in bubble wrap or other packing materials to keep them safe. Use tape to keep the refrigerator doors closed and cover the refrigerator with a large and soft piece of cloth such as a blanket. Once you arrive at your new place, don’t switch the refrigerator on right away. As reliable removal companies in Gloucester such as Advanced Removals & Storage will tell you, most refrigerators need to stand upright for about 24 hours first before being turned on so liquid in the compressor can flow back down. If the liquid does not flows back, it can combine with the refrigerant and form an acidic solution. This can erode the compressor from the inside. You may then have to look for a refrigerator repair handyman who can replace the damaged compressor with a new one and make the refrigerator work again. Therefore, make sure not to turn on the refrigerator after 24 hours of the move.
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