Record the model and condition
List each appliance with its model, approximate size and any visible damage. Photograph the front, sides and accessible connections without dismantling the equipment. Note removable accessories and whether the appliance is currently installed in cabinetry or connected to a water supply.
Check the route out of the property, including door widths, turns and lift access. Share any tight location with the moving team during the survey. An appliance fitting through the doorway when originally installed does not prove that the current access route is clear, especially after renovations or changes to surrounding furniture.
Use the instructions for your exact appliance
Find the manufacturer’s manual and review its moving, transport and installation sections. A washing machine may need model-specific transit restraints, while a refrigerator may have instructions about orientation and restarting. The correct method must come from the appliance instructions, rather than a universal waiting period shared in a message.
If a required part is missing or a connection is unfamiliar, ask the manufacturer or an appropriate technician before moving day. Do not improvise bolts or force an appliance into a transport position. Arrange disconnection and any specialist work separately if the moving quotation does not include it.
Prepare the refrigerator before wrapping
Plan food removal and follow the model instructions for switching off, defrosting and drying. Take out or secure removable components as directed. Identify shelves and accessories in the packing inventory so they can be matched to the appliance after delivery. Keep moisture away from packing material and electrical parts.
Tell the team which orientation the model permits and ask how it will be handled along the access route. Protection should address doors, corners and exposed fittings without using them as lifting points. At the destination, follow the manufacturer’s placement and restart instructions rather than plugging in automatically on arrival.
Prepare the washing machine and its accessories
Arrange safe disconnection and drainage according to the manual. Keep water hoses, fittings and removable accessories identified together. Where transit restraints are required, arrange the correct parts and competent installation before collection. A wrapped exterior does not secure internal components that require a different preparation step.
Explain whether the appliance is stacked, built in or difficult to access. Confirm who removes it from its installed position and who is responsible for reconnecting and testing it at the destination. A transport crew should not be assumed to perform plumbing or electrical alterations as part of ordinary unloading.
Write down the service boundaries
Ask the quote to distinguish preparation, packing, loading, transport, unloading, unpacking and installation. Include any separate technician appointment and who pays for it. If an appliance cannot be prepared in time, tell the coordinator before the collection team leaves for your address.
Keep the condition record and accessory list with your moving inventory. At delivery, inspect the outer condition and reconcile the accessories. Test operation only when installation and the manufacturer’s restart requirements have been met; record and report any concern through the agreed process.
Plan the appliance as part of the household move
Read the furniture and appliance packing guide for the wider scope. For official model instructions, use the manufacturer’s support service or the support site for your appliance brand. The manual for a different model may specify a different procedure.
Share appliance photos and access details when requesting Home Shifting. A clear inventory helps the team assess packing and handling before the date is confirmed.
Common questions
Is there one restart waiting period for all refrigerators?
No universal timing is given here. Follow the instructions for the exact model and how it was transported.
Are washing machine transit bolts always included with the mover?
Do not assume that. Check the model requirements, locate the correct parts and agree who fits and removes them.
Does unloading include installation?
Only if explicitly agreed. Confirm disconnection, reconnection and testing separately in the service scope.
Plan your household move.
Share your goods, route, package details and the help you need. Confirm availability, service scope and the quotation before collection.