How To Protect Floor When Moving Appliances

I need a refrigerator repair.

How to protect floor when moving appliances.

Using protective furniture pads under your heavy appliance after installation may. I saw your suggestion to try masonite sheets from a big box store to protect the floor from dents. For thicker flooring the dishwasher may have to be removed. Because dirt and gritty surfaces will create more friction on the floors during the moving process part of your prep job should be to clean the floors.

At all costs lift and remove. Moving fridge on what thickness of masonite. Nothing like that came up when i searched their website just hardboards 3 4 thick. This will protect the flooring from the effects of the dragging or rolling as you move the fridge.

2 remove all food and other objects from the fridge and freezer compartments. Dirt and grit under the foot of an appliance can increase the friction enough to rip vinyl pretty easily. I have engineered hardwood floors in the kitchen. No matter the appliance you are moving be sure to remove contents and secure the doors lids and shelves so that they don t come flying open in the middle of your move.

Wear a back support when moving heavy items. Otherwise if it has to be serviced it may not come out without causing damage to the floor itself. Protection from refrigerator movement. For future moving jobs keep in mind that a dirty floor is a damaged floor.

When moving any appliances be certain you have proper protection when rolling it over a completed area.