Moving Safety Tips
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Dispose of flammables
such as fireworks, cleaning fluids, matches, acids,
chemistry sets, aerosol cans, ammunition, etc.
Drain fuel from mowers and other machinery, and
discard partly used cans of oil, paint, thinner, or
other substances that might leak. Carefully tape
and place in individual waterproof bags any jars of
liquid you plan to take with you.
Refillable
tanks must be purged and sealed by a local propane gas
dealer. Discard nonrefillable tanks. Some carriers and
the military do not permit shipment of any propane
tanks. Check with your moving company first.
Have rugs and draperies cleaned. Leave both
wrapped when they are returned from the cleaners.
Obtain a written appraisal of antique items to
verify the value. Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques
and fine wood furniture prior to moving because some
products may soften the wood, making it vulnerable to
imprinting from furniture pads. Think twice
before dismantling your outside TV antennae; a new one
may cost less than moving the present one.
Third-party servicing will likely be needed
before moving such items as hot tubs, large-screen TV's,
and some exercise equipment.
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Talk to your moving company
about PRE and POST move servicing of washer, dryer,
refrigerator, dishwasher, grandfather clock, satellite
dish, etc.
Moving
Appliances
AIR
CONDITIONERS
Consult your authorized dealer or
service man on your particular model. Some sealed
units should be bolted down.
DRYERS (ELECTRIC OR
GAS)
Check with your service man.
Motors may need to be checked and secured.
FREEZERS
These appliances must be
completely defrosted one or two days prior to moving.
They should be dried and aired to avoid musty odor.
Safety of contents cannot be guaranteed, so it is best
to empty your freezer and plan meal that will use up
perishable contents. Check with your service man to be
sure the motor is bolted, if necessary.
REFRIGERATORS
Defrost and thoroughly dry your
refrigerator before moving. This is very important.
The doors should be left open several hours to air
after defrosting. All pans, trays, crispers, shelves,
or removable parts should be removed and wrapped
individually. Have your refrigerator serviced. The
motor may have to be bolted down before moving. Do not
plug it in at the new home until it has been unbolted.
SEWING
MACHINES
The do not need special servicing
for local moving. For long distance, the driver should
stuff paper in and around the machine and place paper
between the lid and base to prevent rubbing.
STOVES
Stoves must be disconnected prior
to pickup. Be sure gas lines are shut tightly and
capped. For electric ranges, removable coils (and all
other removable parts) must be packed separately.
TELEVISION SETS
Some set require that the be
checked before moving. Some color TV's must be service
both before and after moving. Television antennas
should be removed from roof tops and disassembled (if
necessary).
WASHERS
Washers must be serviced by an
authorized service man. Motors should be checked and
secured, tumbler action protected and fastened in place.
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