Appliance Moving
Safe handling for refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ranges
Appliance moving covers the large, heavy, and awkward machines that anchor a kitchen or laundry room: refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers, and freezers. Each combines significant weight with delicate components, water and gas connections, and finishes that scratch easily, so they demand more care than a standard box or dresser.
Who this service is for
This service is for households and property managers who need one or more major appliances relocated within a home, to a new residence, or in and out of storage without risking injury, water damage, or a dented unit. It suits anyone replacing appliances, renovating a kitchen, or moving into a home where the appliances travel with them.
Benefits
- Proper appliance dollies and straps sized for heavy machines
- Floor and doorway protection during the tight maneuver out
- Careful handling of finishes to avoid dents and scratches
- Secure loading so appliances stay upright and stable in transit
- Reconnection guidance so units settle correctly before use
What's included
- Assessment of each appliance, its weight, and access at both ends
- Disconnection support for water and drain lines where accessible
- Padding and strapping to protect finishes and doors
- Navigation through doorways, stairs, and tight corners
- Upright, secured transport to prevent internal damage
- Placement in the intended spot at the destination
Preparation checklist
- 1Empty and defrost refrigerators and freezers at least a day ahead
- 2Disconnect and drain washers, and shut off water supply lines
- 3Have a professional cap any gas lines before range removal
- 4Secure or remove loose shelves, trays, and glass components
- 5Clear a straight path from the appliance to the exit
- 6Measure doorways against appliance dimensions in advance
What affects pricing
- The number and type of appliances being moved
- Weight and whether specialized dollies are required
- Stairs, tight corners, and long carries at either location
- Distance between the origin and destination
- Whether disconnection or reconnection support is needed
- Access constraints such as narrow galley kitchens
Every move is different, so we do not publish fixed prices. Use our moving cost calculator for an illustrative range, then request a quote for an exact figure.
Problems this service solves
- A refrigerator too heavy and awkward to move without injury
- Water damage from an improperly drained washer
- Scratched floors or dented units from moving without equipment
- Appliances that will not clear a doorway without careful angling
How the process works
- 1
Share your appliance list and access details when you request a quote
- 2
Disconnect and drain units before the crew arrives
- 3
The crew pads, straps, and dollies each appliance
- 4
Machines are carried out and loaded upright and secure
- 5
Appliances are placed and leveled at the destination
When to choose appliance moving
Choose appliance moving when major kitchen or laundry machines are part of your move and you want them handled with the right equipment. If the appliance sits among a full household load, residential moving folds it in; for a single ultra-dense item like a safe, safe moving is the closer fit.
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Available in cities across the country
We provide appliance moving as part of local moving nationwide. Explore some of the metro areas we serve, or browse all locations.
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