Check your refrigerator's manual and confirm the mover's handling plan before moving it. Preparation and restart instructions can differ by model and by how the appliance is transported.

Prepare the contents and route

Reduce perishable food before the move and arrange suitable separate storage for anything you keep. Empty, clean and dry the appliance as instructed by the manufacturer. Secure removable parts using an appropriate method rather than letting shelves move freely.

Measure the appliance and the carrying route at both addresses. Tell the provider about water connections or any door-removal requirement. Specialist disconnection and installation should be explicitly agreed.

Ask about arrival

Discuss how the appliance will be positioned and which manufacturer instructions apply before switching it on. This guide gives no universal waiting time: consult the model's manual or support service for instructions that fit the actual transport conditions.

Check the new location for the required space and connections. Confirm that the doors can open properly once nearby furniture is in place.

Can I leave food inside during transport?

Ask about the handling plan, but prepare to remove it and manage food storage separately. Moving service is not a temperature-controlled food service.

What if the fridge belongs to the landlord?

Confirm ownership first. Do not include supplied appliances in your moving inventory without permission.

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About this guide

Original practical checklist by Salgu, prepared 29 September 2026. Examples are illustrative, not customer testimonials. Confirm building rules, product instructions and the written service scope for your own move.