How to Pack Refrigerators for Moving

Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE finds refrigerators one of the toughest things to pack and move. Irrespective of the fact that you may have the best packaging solutions with you, if you do not know the right way to pack the refrigerator, then you could incur some pretty heavy losses. 

Preparations

• You need to plan this in advance as the refrigerator needs to be completely free from moisture before it is packed. Defrost the fridge (if required) and then remove all the components. Remove every food item and beverage that may be in it. 

• Unplug the appliance from the electrical socket. This will prevent any electrical shocks from harming you. Use a clean cloth to wipe everything dry and make sure that no moisture is allowed to remain. 

• All removable components such as baskets and trays should be stacked together and wrapped up appropriately. Do not keep anything inside the refrigerator while transporting it. (In case you need to keep them inside, then make sure you use packing tape to secure everything in its place so that no part moves during the transit.)

The Packing Process

This can be done alone, but it is advisable to have at least one more person with you. If you are not sure about doing it yourselves, then you should seek professional help or else you could damage the unit in the process. 

• Once the refrigerator has been dried and prepared in the manner mentioned above, you need to position it on top of a corrugated sheet. 

• Next, you need to place the pegs under the legs of the refrigerator to prevent it from slipping during the transit. 

• Now cover the entire unit with shrink wrap or plastic sheet. This would prevent moisture from further damaging it. The best way to do this would be to use a roll of wrapping material and then put multiple layers on the appliance. 

• When the refrigerator has been fully covered in plastic wrap, you need to use packing tape to hold everything in place. 

• Once everything is secure, you can either use a compatible cardboard box for storing it, or you could use a corrugated roll for wrapping it multiple times. In both cases, you would have to secure the sides for which you need to fold the corrugated sheets into flattened columns and then place it in the 4 corners. This would protect the edges from possible damage during transportation. 

• Now you need to cover the remaining top portion of the refrigerator. But before you do that, you need to add some thermocol sheets or packing paper as cushioning. 

• With the entire thing covered in corrugated material, you need to pack everything by applying a generous layer of packing tape. Make sure to use a thick tape as it would give better grip and durability. Seal off all the seams by applying tape and ensuring that no open ends are visible. 

• Then use a marker to make the necessary markings and adding the required information in the form of labels. 

• Finish it by applying another layer of plastic film or shrink wrap to keep the corrugated material from getting wet during the transportation. 

• Secure everything with one final application of packing tape and you are good to go.