Moving a large fridge-freezer and washing machine.

titaniumx3 · 7 Nov 2013 at 20:59

I have one of those large upright fridge freezers, weighing probably in the region of 70-80kg and a washing machine weighing around 60-70kg.

I will be moving to a new place soon (about 1.5 miles away) and can easily move everything myself using a normal van and would prefer to do it like this. My only concern is the the weight and size of the fridge-freezer and washing machine. They will fit inside the van (something like a SWB Ford Transit) but I am not sure if two people can carry such appliances by hand in a safe manner and then load them into a van (with no ramp).

Has anyone done this, is it possible?

BDEE · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:01

Short answer. Yes.

Danthus · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:02

Yes.

titaniumx3 · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:05

I'm guessing you just tilt it on its side, one person lifts bottom end and the other holds up the top end? Won't this damage the fridge?

gillywibble · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:06

Easy for two people.

'Harry · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:09

It's very very easy.

If 2 people can't carry 80kg they need to be shot.

Buffman · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:10

Two people will have no problem, unless weak pensioners =D

Engram · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:14

Fridge/freezer doesn't care about being on its side. Just make sure you stand it upright for a few hours before turning it back on. This allows the oil that lubricates the compressor to drain back down into the compressor.

If you still have the transit bolts for the washing machine - put them back in! But don't forget to remove them again at the other end.

rishy · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:46

Engram said:
Fridge/freezer doesn't care about being on its side. Just make sure you stand it upright for a few hours before turning it back on. This allows the oil that lubricates the compressor to drain back down into the compressor.

If you still have the transit bolts for the washing machine - put them back in! But don't forget to remove them again at the other end.

Make sure you leave the Fridge/freezer for a good few hours or you will ko it.

arknor · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:50

titaniumx3 said:
I have one of those large upright fridge freezers, weighing probably in the region of 70-80kg and a washing machine weighing around 60-70kg.

I will be moving to a new place soon (about 1.5 miles away) and can easily move everything myself using a normal van and would prefer to do it like this. My only concern is the the weight and size of the fridge-freezer and washing machine. They will fit inside the van (something like a SWB Ford Transit) but I am not sure if two people can carry such appliances by hand in a safe manner and then load them into a van (with no ramp).

Has anyone done this, is it possible?

get a trolly ? it's not that expensive for one rated to take that much weight , you could probably even rent one locally.

everytime I had heavy white goods delivered it was just 2 guys and no trolly , whilst It should be safe if you know how to lift with your knees if you are clumsy don't risk it

http://www.greatgardensonline.com/g.../p42961.html?gclid=CPqExIzU07oCFWTHtAodMS8Ahg
£39.96 inc delivery
Max capacity 200kg.

Obviously if you are going up stairs with one of those make sure someone is helping you!

obviously you still need to lift the stuff into the van but you won't half kill yourself getting to/from it

atpbx · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:50

I used to sometimes get washing machines when I was a parcel delivery driver, I just used to pick them up and carry them to the house.

I say "just" it was very difficult.

arknor · 7 Nov 2013 at 21:55

atpbx said:
I used to sometimes get washing machines when I was a parcel delivery driver, I just used to pick them up and carry them to the house.

I say "just" it was very difficult.

it's crazy that very few of them have trolleys in their vans, they must hate where I live :d

JayMax · 7 Nov 2013 at 22:25

Two people can load those into a van no bother, just make sure you choose the top end to lift when you carry it into the van

arknor · 7 Nov 2013 at 22:35

JayMax said:
Two people can load those into a van no bother, just make sure you choose the top end to lift when you carry it into the van

just grab the bottom end and hold it higher up than the other guy

, gravity will do the rest

titaniumx3 · 7 Nov 2013 at 22:42

Ha, the weight is not an issue, I can easily lift 80kg! So for two people it should be a breeze. I was merely worried about the fridge, not myself.

arknor · 7 Nov 2013 at 23:25

titaniumx3 said:
Ha, the weight is not an issue, I can easily lift 80kg! So for two people it should be a breeze. I was merely worried about the fridge, not myself.

make sure you let the coolant settle before you turn it on .

how long you are supposed to wait is determined by what position the fridge has been in

pitchfork · 8 Nov 2013 at 08:34

Bloody pansies, jesus, I picked up a massive larder fridge just the other week and fitted it into a hatchback with the seats down.

They aren't even that heavy, I've moved heavier amps by myself once or twice, a two man lift is perfectly adequate.

In a van you'll have no worries. It's when you get into piano territory you need an army of men and a massive LWB transit.

arknor · 8 Nov 2013 at 11:32

omg he fitted a fridge into his car how genius when it's to hot you can just open the freezer does and enjoy the cool air

Yaayuh! · 8 Nov 2013 at 12:22

As said, main thing to remember is to leave the fridge/freezer upright for an hours or 2 for it to settle before turning it on.

arknor said:
omg he fitted a fridge into his car how genius when it's to hot you can just open the freezer does and enjoy the cool air

But fridge freezers also create heat.... I don't... *sigh*

pitchfork · 8 Nov 2013 at 13:01

arknor said:
omg he fitted a fridge into his car how genius when it's to hot you can just open the freezer does and enjoy the cool air

Mate, you wanna see the back of my transit van.

PLAY ME OFF JOHNNY!