Moving Tips

(1) WASHING MACHINES PACKING TIPS

 Secure spring-mounted motors.

 Brace the tub to prevent damage.

 Wedge special tub inserts in the space between the tub and sidewalls.

 Disconnect hoses and put them in tightly sealed sandwich bags inside the machine’s tub.

(2) LAMP SHADES PACKING TIPS

 Whenever possible, pack lamp shades two or three to a box.

 Use plain, white wrapping paper (not newspaper) as a protective lining between each shade.

 Don’t pack anything else with lampshades.

 Write & QUOTFRAGILE” on the sides of the carton

(3) REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS PACKING TIPS

 Defrost, dry and load refrigerator in upright position, using it’s inside space for bulky, lightweight goods such as large stuffed toys or pillows.

 Before laying refrigerator down for a move, check with its manufacturer. Most brands can be moved on their sides.

 Do not connect the appliance in your new home until the unit has stood upright for at least 24 hours



(4) HOME ELECTRONICS PACKING TIPS

 Wrap small equipment in plenty of foam padding, pack them in a box and load it on top of a soft item, such as a sofa.



(5) CLOTHING PACKING TIPS

 Clothes on hangers are best moved in a special closet carton.

 Never move clothes in garment bags. Garment bags can’t stand up to the stress of moving.

 Leave clothes in dressers, but make sure that the drawers are not too heavy – if a drawer is too heave, it may be damaged during the trip.