We are buying a secondhand fridge, and plan to transport it to our house one mile down the street in a van, but the fridge will only fit horizontally, is it safe?
2006-11-06 11:41:32 · 11 answers · asked by alpha53850 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Sorting thru these answers I find that all of the info is there just not all in the same place. Moving a fridge in a van on its side is not reccommended because the oil in the compressor will flow into the cooling lines and plug the capillary tube. However, In a van it is not absolutely neccessary to lay it flat on on its side you can keep the machine tilted . (higher at the top) Put something underneath the top of the machine and keep it on a slant.This way the oil stays in the compressor. Also the suggestion of letting it sit for 24 hours is correct. This should be done. The oil gets a chance to settle back into the compressor.Otherwise have at it. You will not have a problem.
2006-11-06 15:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by Miles P 1 · 5⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-29 22:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by lansey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Is it safe to move a refrigerator on its side?
We are buying a secondhand fridge, and plan to transport it to our house one mile down the street in a van, but the fridge will only fit horizontally, is it safe?
2015-08-13 00:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not recommended with food inside:)
Seriously though, You can move a fridge on it's side, but do not plug it in for 24 hours. It has something to do with the gas inside being disturbed during transport. I learned that from an appliance store operator.
2006-11-06 11:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Wayne 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes,just don't plug it in right away. Let it sit for about 24 hours because of the coolant.. I have moved a fridge like 50 miles and it was fine. Also my brother had a fridge on its side for a year and it still worked fine too!( he bought 10 at a military sale and couldn't get rid of one) he eventually gave it away..
2006-11-06 11:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by max12953 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was told by a couple of people that it is o.k., but that the fridge must be put upright asap. Then do not plug it in till it has been sitting upright for at least as long as it was down or 24 hours minimum. The coolant in it needs to resettle before turning it on is the reason.
2006-11-06 11:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depending on age of fridge there are two answers. If pre 2000 (or there abouts) it is R-16, if you move on side let it stand upright for 24 hrs. If newer it is probably R-135, let it stand upright for about 2 hrs. Then you can plug it in. This allows freon to settle back in pump
2006-11-06 11:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by bear45fl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for short time and short distance, no biggie. that will be just fine.
let the fridge sit unpowered for a day after you move it. this way, the air bubbles can get back to the top of the system. if you plug it in while the bubbles are in the motor, it will have a heart attack, and you will have to replace the motor.
but no biggie. i have moved several fridges that way, and they all still work great.
2006-11-06 12:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by otis_hobson 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you plug it in before letting it stand upright for 24 hours you can ruin the compressor.
2006-11-06 11:50:08 · answer #9 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is safe to transport it on it's side, but the oil in the compressor can run into the condensing tube, so be sure to wait several hours before turning it back on.
2006-11-06 11:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by jperk1941 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋