Can you transport fridge on its side

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He now works in the digital marketing field and manages a small online bookstore on the side. So is it OK to lay a fridge on its side during transport and then turning it right side up and letting it rest for 24 hours prior to turning in back on?

Hi, I was told I could transport a french door LG refrigerator on its side. I was told that if it was brand new and never run then it would be okay.

This is from Costco a 22 cubic foot French door fridge. Transport was about 15 to 20 minutes and it sat upright for about an hour or so before we installed it. Should we be concerned about any damage? Generally, large refrigerators should not be laid on their sides as it may not be able to support their weight. You may see some denting and such. Hope that helps. Repeat the cleaning for the freezer as well.

Allow the whole appliance to thoroughly defrost and wipe it dry before continuing. If crisper drawers don't come out easily or seem too unwieldy to carry separately, you can use a small piece of tape to hold them closed during the move — just be sure to use painter's tape that won't make a mark or leave behind sticky residue. Instead of replacing the shelves and drawers, wrap them in paper or bubble wrap for protection and pack them for the move.

Glass shelves should be handled with special care, but plastic can also be brittle. You may wish to bundle shelves together and wrap them in blankets for additional padding. Pro Tip: Packing tape can harm the finish of your appliances, so apply it sticky side up.

You'll need a friend to hold the end while you wrap the tape around for the first time. When you get to the starting point, be sure to layer the tape over the end so it holds itself in place. You can cover the exposed sticky tape with strips of newspaper to keep it from sticking to other items in transit. You definitely don't want your refrigerator or freezer doors to fall open during the move, so use your rope, moving straps or packing tape to wrap around the whole body of the appliance and hold them closed.

Wrap the power cord with a zip tie and secure it to the side of the fridge with tape so you don't trip on it or get it caught during the move. Traditional white and black appliances don't have fragile finishes, but stainless steel, colored enamel and black stainless can be scratched. Protect your investment by wrapping it with a blanket covering, or at least cover the front doors with newspaper or craft paper.

Don't forget the door handles, which can easily be wrapped in paper as well. The hardest part will be getting down any steps or up the ramp into the moving truck. This is where your friends — the spotters — are crucial. Go slowly and stabilize the appliance as you go to keep it in place.

Now for the hard part. Get a friend or two to help you slide the fridge away from the wall and toward the dolly. Slide the flat base of the moving dolly under the fridge. Refrigerator Need Fixing? Jake S. Jake Sherman is a professional writer with a background in journalism. He is fascinated by home appliances and how they work. He enjoys breaking down complex topics and explaining them in interesting ways.

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