Relocation can be really hectic if not planned properly. Of course, with the help of a moving company, your move will indeed be much easier and comfortable. Basically, packing your clothes and personal belongings is relatively easy. It is the big appliances that require some special attention during a move. Here are some tips both local and long distance movers advice before packing and moving them.
Richmond movers advise to remove all dishes from your dishwasher, and to tape down its racks and silverware basket before packing it. Use the help of the owner’s manual to remove and drain the water hook-up. Then, check and tape the door shut and tape the hose and cord to the dishwasher. Lastly, tie a large foam pad around it for protection.
While packing dryers, movers and packers suggest removing its exhaust hose from its wall. Its electrical cable has to be taped to the dryer body, and a large foam pad tied around it for protection.
Extra care for your refrigerator
The oven and top of your stove has to be cleaned and its racks placed on the bottom rung and taped together. To avoid confusion, tape pans under each burner and then lock its door. Tape its electrical cable to its body and then tie a protective pad around it.
You have to be extra careful while packing your refrigerator. Its contents have to be emptied, and the fridge defrosted a day before moving. Then empty its drainage pan, drain its automatic icemaker (if any) and disconnect its electrical cord.
After cleaning walls, drawers and shelves, wrap shelves and tape them with other loose parts on its inside. On taping its electrical cord to its body and tying a large pad around it, Richmond movers suggest placing the fridge in a moving box for added protection.
What about the washing machine?
In case of your washing machine, moving companies suggest its complete drainage by tilting it to remove excess water from the hose. Its interior has to be patted dry and all accessories and fitting detached and placed in a plastic bag.
While its bucket has to be filled with clothes and the like, the space in between its sides and the tub has to be filled to prevent scratches. Next, tape its cover and cable to the machine and the whole machine, wrapped with a foamy pad.
With all this packing, your appliances will be safe and ready for the move. Of course, if you find all this packing stressful, you can always hire a reputed moving company in Richmond to do it for you!
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Ricardo Johnson is a freelance writer and writes for Nationwide Movers a Houston Apartment Moving Company based in Houston TX.
