Moving Tip of the Week: Prepping Appliances

As Cincinnati movers, Move Cheap's service is all about saving our customers time and money without sacrificing quality. A key tip in saving time is having your appliances prepped before we arrive to move them, and/or ready to install when they are unloaded in to your new home.

• Refrigerators are easy enough, but if you have an ice maker or a water dispenser, you also have an attached water line. Before disconnecting this line from your fridge, be sure to turn it off first. Not doing so could cause a small lake to form in your kitchen! Once the power and water have been disconnected, you may want to remove any shelves from the inside of the fridge that don't seem stable. We have also found that its a good idea to measure the new space where you plan to place your fridge. There's nothing worse than moving into your new home only to realize your fridge won't fit.
• Dryers are usually lite and easy to move. It's the dryer's plug that can cause a moving nightmare! Some dryers have a 3 prong power cord, while others have a 4 prong. Before moving into your new home, check to see what type of receptacle (or power outlet) has been installed for your laundry area. If you need to change cords, one can be purchased at your local Sears or Lowes. Your dryer vent hose may also need to be looked at as some laundry areas may require a longer hose.
• Washers will generally be the heaviest of your appliances, but that can be avoided if you run it through an extra spin cycle to help get rid of the access water collected inside. If you haven't moved in some time, it will be necessary to check your water connections to be sure they haven't rusted shut or need to be replaced. Before disconnecting, be sure you turn the water source off. Lefty loosey, righty tighty!
• Gas Appliances will need to have their gas valve closed before disconnecting.

As your Cincinnati Movers, we will always be happy to disconnect and reconnect your appliances at no extra charge if you choose for us to do so, and we will always bring the tools to do the job correctly. However, being prepared ahead of time can save you time and money in the long run.

From all of us at Move Cheap Cincinnati Movers, we hope your move is a great one!