How to transport the refrigerator horizontally and vertically

The question of how to transport a refrigerator in order to avoid breakage and maintain its appearance arises when changing a place of residence or buying a new refrigeration device. The answer is simple: you should study the operating instructions and follow the recommendations indicated in it. Sometimes there are no instructions or the instructions contained in it are difficult to follow, in which case knowledge of the features of transportation of the refrigerator will help.

Preparing for transportation

Regardless of the position in which the refrigerator is planned to be transported, it is necessary to carefully prepare for its transportation:

1. First of all, remove all products, defrost and dry the unit.
2. Take out all removable items. Pack them separately with rags and paper. You can fix the drawers and shelves inside with the help of special clamps (if any), which are used by manufacturers.
3. Lock the compressor. This can be done with adhesive tape, the main thing is that during the movement of the car it does not hang out and is motionless. Often manufacturers equip the compressor with transport bolts, tighten them.
4. Secure the door with masking tape, rope or tie straps so that it does not open during transport.
5. Refrigerator packaging, ideally, should be in factory packaging, but it is rarely preserved. In this case, wrap the unit with several layers of bubble wrap or paper.

After completing all the preparatory measures, the refrigerator can be transported.

What is important to know

Despite the apparent solidity, the refrigerator is a fragile thing, and improper transportation leads to breakage. Manufacturers insist that transportation of refrigerators should be carried out exclusively in an upright position. This minimizes the likelihood of damage and also prevents oil from entering the refrigerant circuit. The fact is that the oil clogs the capillary tube, and the refrigerator stops working.

In case of loss of the operating instructions with recommendations for transportation, it is necessary to adhere to the following rules:

• the best position for transportation is vertical;
• it is impossible to load and unload the unit by holding the door handle - it will come off;

Important
An unsecured door is the most vulnerable spot - do not handle it.

• Before transporting, securely fasten the refrigerator in the trailer or body;
• under the device, put polystyrene, carpet or corrugated cardboard in several layers;
• When transporting, protect the unit from shock, vibration, and falls;
• After the refrigerator is delivered to its destination, it can be turned on even for a short time no earlier than 4 hours, or better, after 24 hours, so that the oil can drain back to the compressor.

Important
In cold weather, the oil in the compressor becomes too thick, so you can turn on the refrigerator only after a day, when the condensate evaporates and the oil warms up.

If the device does not pass through the door while carrying it, then removing the door can reduce the depth by 4-6 centimeters. Please note that you cannot remove the door that displays the control panel, ice dispenser or display. This will automatically deprive you of the warranty period. If there is no other way out and you need to remove the door, then it is better to call specialists from the service center.

Typically, a wheeled pallet or trolley is used to transport from a car to a home.Without them, you can transfer the unit together using belts, while the refrigerator should be strictly in an upright position. Bearing like a log makes no sense, it is the same as transporting in a horizontal position.

Transportation in an upright position is not always possible and the question arises whether it is possible to lay the refrigerator horizontally in the car and how to do it correctly.

Is it possible to transport the refrigerator horizontally

The refrigerator has two sides; door hinges are placed on one of them. On the same side is the compressor tube, which provides oil injection, tubes, as well as springs supporting the compressor. The tubes must be directed upwards - to fulfill this condition, you need to put the refrigerator on the other side.

Tip
purityis.decorexpro.com/en/ magazine recommends not to put the refrigerator on the back wall, as it is possible to break through the insulation under its own weight and subsequent breakdowns for this reason.

Possible consequences of horizontal transport:

1. When transporting oil on the side from the compressor through the pipes to the system circuit, oil flows, as a result, it remains less than necessary.
2. When tipping over and shaking, the compressor may slip off the vibration damping fasteners.
3. Tubing suitable for the compressor may become deformed or broken.
4. Poor packaging will damage the capacitor (back wall), break the handle on the door, or distort the walls.

It is relatively safe to transport the refrigerator at a slope of 40 degrees. The device must be securely fixed in this position by placing as many vibration-damping materials as possible under it and on the side.

You need to approach the process of transporting the refrigerator responsibly. If the recommendations are taken into account and everything is done correctly, then you should not worry about the performance of the unit. The best option is a vertical position. It is also possible to carry lying, but this must be done with great care.