Is it possible to transport a refrigerator lying on its side? How to do it right?

Shipping the refrigerator - a responsible event. Large sizes do not save the device from all kinds of damage. Is it possible to transport a refrigerator lying on its side? How to transport correctly and safely? Let's try to figure it out.

Why not…

Is it possible to transport a refrigerator in vehicles with a low roof? If possible, then how: on your side, standing? In a supine position is permitted? Yes, but not recommended. Why can not I carry the refrigerator while lying down? There are two reasons.

The first reason. It's all about the compressor. It is attached on a spring to the device frame. When the device is standing, the load on the springs is distributed evenly. Even a slight slope or horizontal position leads to a loss of balance. They are deformed, stretched and can even break. The problem is greatly aggravated by shaking and pitching while riding.

The second reason. There is oil in the compressor of the device. When the position changes, it spreads. Having reached the tube of the heating device, it clogs it. As a result of clogging, the refrigerant will not be able to circulate in the system. The refrigerator ceases to fulfill its functions of freezing food. You can solve the problem. You just need to remove this oily clog.

How to transport?

Usually transportation is reduced to several steps:

1. training;
2. transport to a vehicle;
3. loading device;
4. transportation to the place;
5. transfer to a new place.

Move the device to its destination as carefully as possible. You cannot knock and shake.

Fridge preparation

Consider the case of relocation. We are not transporting a new device.

Sequencing:

1. disconnect device (pull out the plug);
2. free from dishes and food;
3. defrost;
4. wash well;
5. remove the internal shelves from the refrigerator and pack them;
6. lock the door;
7. wrap with a film (so as not to scratch);
8. pack well (preferably in the original packaging).

If a new refrigerator is transported, then the manufacturer provides for its correct packaging (foam and cardboard). Shops (through which we purchase equipment) have at their disposal special machines (with a high roof) for proper transportation.

Loading

Install the device in the machine vertically (according to the manufacturers instructions). If such transportation is not possible, you can transport the refrigerator while lying down.

Loading Plan:

1. Cover the floor under the refrigerator. An unnecessary blanket, rug or rag is quite suitable.
2. Tilt the appliance (only very carefully).
3. Put on your side. You need to choose the side correctly. To prevent the hinges from loading, lay it on the door opening side.
4. Fasten well in the back of the vehicle. Loose mounting may damage the device.

Transportation

Carefully carry the refrigerator, observing the following recommendations:

• you cannot move at high speed;
• can not be sharply slowed down;
• you can’t steeply enter turns;
• Choose the most even, non-winding and short road.

After reading, you (hopefully) understood how to properly transport the refrigerator.

Refrigerators of the past

Is it possible to transport an old model refrigerator (refrigerator) while lying down? It is possible, but preferably standing. Such long-lived devices of the USSR’s time have been preserved in many houses. If you have to transport him in a supine position, get ready for the fact that he will not work.

The instruction of that time forbids:

• turn the refrigerator over;
• lay on the back;
• lay on the end sides.

It turns out that the old refrigerator can only be transported vertically. And if there is no suitable transport? How to transport the refrigerator while lying down? There is an exit. Screw the compressor to the device. Immerse on a soft surface in the trunk and be careful when driving. When you bring it into place, leave the refrigerator alone for 4 hours. The cooling liquid drains completely to the starting point and the device starts working.

The opinion of experts

Transportation of the refrigerator lying on its side is possible, but the time spent by the device in horizontal form should not exceed half an hour. If you need to transport the refrigerator over large kilometers, it is better to find and transport vehicles with a high roof. Such a car will translate it in the correct vertical position. Rarely, but after horizontal transportation there are cases of breakdown. But this (mainly) is associated with poor fixation of the device, inaccurate carrying, and not with the wrong position.

How to

It is better not to violate the recommendations of manufacturing plants. Try to put your refrigerator upright. The best way: to order a car, the design of which will fit a tall object. The market has a large number of ads offering this service.

You can translate the device with a slight slope (not more than forty degrees). At the same time, it must be fixed with special clamps (you can straps).

About the vertical transportation of the refrigerator by specialists and the original delivery by loaders, watch the video:

After transportation

After transporting the refrigerator (lying or not, it does not matter), you need to leave it alone for two hours (no less). It is in the summer. In the winter - for four hours. Oil and refrigerant will spread throughout the system and the device will accept the room temperature. After the specified time it is allowed to turn on the device. After 2 hours of idle work, food is allowed to be placed inside.