[slowSSer]

ok, so the GF and I landed a sweet new place for a affordable rate for socal, which is all good. my question relates to refridgerators- can they be moved on their sides or does it have to stay upright when being transported?

 

[Yossarian]

It should stay upright.

If it is placed on it's side, let it remain upright for 24 hours before plugging it in.

 

[steve45]

if i recall correctly they can be transported on there side but you have to let it sit upright for many hours(cant remember exact number) before you turn it on.

but i'm not 100% sure.

**edit** ah well there you go, its 24 hours.

 

[slowSSer]

It should stay upright.

If it is placed on it's side, let it remain upright for 24 hours before plugging it in.

sounds good- that'll make life easier- dead-lifting a fridge isnt the most fun I've had in the past.

 

[Wingnut]

I've moved one on it's side and plugged'er in right away. No problems so far!?!

EDIT: It was for a very short time period, just a few doors down.

 

[slowSSer]

I've moved one on it's side and plugged'er in right away. No problems so far!?!

EDIT: It was for a very short time period, just a few doors down.

i was thinking something similar- i think that the only time it'll be on its side is being put into the back of the truck and then being let down off the truck. oh well- ill play it safe and leave it unplugged for a while.

 

[Yossarian]

I too have had one on it's side for a short period of time and plugged it right up with no problems. I say go for it.

 

[slowSSer]

I too have had one on it's side for a short period of time and plugged it right up with no problems. I say go for it.

sounds good. thanks for all the advice peeps.

the best part is that i found a friend that owes me a favor (moved him 3x) and will work for beer!

 

[Jozz]

sounds good. thanks for all the advice peeps.

the best part is that i found a friend that owes me a favor (moved him 3x) and will work for beer!

Dont forget to empty the fridge... it makes such a mess...

 

[genpowell71]

Let it sit upright for 18 hours atleast before you use it. Just moved to GA from KY this summer. ANd of course I listened to my "buddies". Nest thing I know I'm buying a nrew refridgerator....

 

[Fathead]

Let it sit upright for 18 hours atleast before you use it. Just moved to GA from KY this summer. ANd of course I listened to my "buddies". Nest thing I know I'm buying a nrew refridgerator....

You moved from Georgia to Kentucky?


Does the new frig look better on the porch than the old one?

 

[genpowell71]

Your one to talk about rednecks. Reading comprehension skills lacking a bit in your state are they? I said FROM kentucy TO georgia. I think those corn squeezins are rotting what little brain cells you have.

And yes, I cant spell either...

 

[Fathead]

Your one to talk about rednecks. Reading comprehension skills lacking a bit in your state are they? I said FROM kentucy TO georgia. I think those corn squeezins are rotting what little brain cells you have.

And yes, I cant spell either...

Aw, my bad

But you still din't tell me which frig looks better. We just had a little Kenmore dorm frig on our porch, but my wife made me bring it inside

I was told the 'shine would preserve stuff. Brain cells don't count?

 

[bella]

when we ship our fridges we are told to always keep em up right. but moving htem on and off teh truck wise if you tip it for like a min or two it should be fine.

 

[TN]

I agree with Yoss. I used to work at a warehouse that stored appliances & on every Fridge box it said KEEP UPRIGHT, but we would get trucks in that were so full that they were stacked 2 upright with one flat across the top....that is from the factory too so i guess if they do it for a 8 hour truck ride it aint gonna hurt it.

that job sucked but the forklifts were fun.