i.e. not stood up in a van.
2007-01-19 03:45:24 · 15 answers · asked by liamsophie1234 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Yes. Once you reach your destination and stand it up, let it sit for 2x the time it rode laying down before connecting it to ensure the oil has run back down to the compressor
2007-01-19 03:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can transport it on it side , but like mentioned above, you must let it sit (overnight would be your best bet) The cooling system is a closed system so you don't need to worry that the gas will leak out, unless you severly damage the coils.
It's best to transport them upright if at all possible.
What happens when you tip over a "fridge" is that the oil in the compressor will run out of it and into the lines. It needs time for all the oil to run back down into the compressor or it could shred itself when you start it up. Comparable to running your car engine without any oil in it.
2007-01-19 04:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by ELF_N_MAGIC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask at the store but if the system that cools the motor and compressor is sealed then why would it matter ive moved my fridge by rolling it up stairs over and over end over end many times ,, now do that with a washer and the pump water wil go every where so that when you plug it in its best to pour in some water and cycle the pump a little bit before runnuing the clothes again
2007-01-19 03:57:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Javy gave the best answer so far. I saw a manufacturer's state-
ment that said the refrigerator must be upright for 24-36 hours
at the destination before you can turn it on.
2007-01-19 16:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by Aerostar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you still want it to work when you arrive at destination. Fridges have a gas in them which can escape if on its side. Must be transported in an upright position.
2007-01-19 03:52:55 · answer #5 · answered by MinaF 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can ,but you will have to let the fridge stand over night before switching it back on
2007-01-19 06:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but not the best way however when you get to other side leave it for 24 hours for the gasses to stabilise otherwise it will never function correctly again it will work still but not at best and may reduce the life of it
so remember give time for gasses to re settle
2007-01-19 10:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by little flower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a problem, i have done it many times. The only thing you must do, is let it stand for several hours after moving it to stop airlocks in the gassing system which will blow up your compressor.
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2007-01-19 06:42:08 · answer #8 · answered by Ian W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, though it's not ideal. You will have to let it stand up the right way for some time at your destination to let it settle before turning it on.
2007-01-19 03:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can transport on the side BUT YOU MUST LET IT SIT UPRIGHT FOR AT LEAST A COUPLE HOURS BEFORE PLUGGING IT BACK IN.
2007-01-19 03:55:01 · answer #10 · answered by bakerboy61002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋