How to prep appliances for moving day
Washers, dryers, and refrigerators are the items most often refused or surcharged on move day because they were not drained, secured, or disconnected on time. Twenty-four hours of prep prevents damage to the appliance and the floor on move day.
How to prep appliances for moving day: what you'll learn
- How to install a washer transit bolt (and what happens if you skip it)
- The 24-hour fridge defrost rule
- How to coil and secure dryer cords and water lines
- When the gas line for a dryer or stove needs a licensed disconnect
How to prep appliances for moving day: step by step
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