When moving house, a number of people have an agreement with the buyer and leave their white goods such as refrigerators, washing machines etc, behind. This is largely true if these appliances are part of any fitted kitchen. However, if you are planning on taking your white appliances with you, there are some things you will have to keep in mind.
Most white goods have delicate and sensitive electronic components; even when they are packed very carefully by experts, there is a possibility of damage occurring while they are in transit. All white goods such as Washing machines, Microwaves, Dryers, Fridges and Freezers have to be first prepared in a certain way before they are actually moved and even after installation at the new location. Different appliances require different type of treatment; let’s take a look at how these are to be handled.
How to Move White Goods
Fridges & Freezers
- Remove all the food from them; use this opportunity to defrost them completely and clean them well from the inside as well as the outside. It’s not much trouble and once they have been installed at your new home, you will have clean and nice smelling freezers and fridges, that you can use right away
- Most fridges also have a condensation tray at the back- this too should be emptied out and cleaned before moving the appliance
Washing Machines
- Disconnect the water and electricity connections
- Keep in mind that there may be water in the hoses; so once you unscrew them from the taps, lower them down to the floor level and let the water drain out and ensure that you dry them out too
- Once that has been done, simply tape them onto the machine
- The tub of the washing machine should be used as a temporary storage space for all the rubber washers, fittings and hoses – this way you will not misplace them and they will be ready for reconnection at the new home
Dryers
- Clothes dryers also have a filter that has to be cleaned on a regular basis. Use this opportunity to clean this component thoroughly
- If your dryer is a wall-mounted one, the removalists will hang it on the mount at the new location
- You will have to ensure that the mount is positioned correctly in your new home, so the removalists can simply hang the dryer on it correctly
Microwaves
- When this equipment is being moved, there is a possibility that the glass plate inside will come loose and shatter
- Remove the plate, wrap it appropriately and put it inside a small carton before you move the microwave
- Ensure that the microwave is completely empty and disconnect the electricity
- Secure the lead, so that it doesn’t really get dragged around
Why Care Should be Taken
The reason why you should take extra care while moving white goods is:
- They look large and sturdy, but they have electrical and electronic components that can get damaged while moving
- The moisture and water that many of these have can leave a dank odour (especially if you are not going to start using them right away in your new home)
- Since this equipment is large in size, opt for an expert removalist company that has the expertise & specialised removal gear to move them safely
- Though you will have to ensure that the new home has all the necessary electrical and plumbing connections, most removalists will ensure that the equipment is positioned correctly exactly when you want it. It’s important that they be stable and level
Call in the Experts
The long and the short of it is that it’s best not to tackle the removal of white goods yourself. Leave it to the specialists, but ensure that you have prepared your washing machine, dryer, freezer, refrigerator etc for removal in the manner we just discussed. You should also hire the services of a reputed and experienced company like No Worries Removals to help with removal of all your white goods. You have the assurance that the entire job will be handled in a quick and efficient manner. For more information, call us on 1300450889.
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