i have moved from the midlands to devon and need to collect my fridge, i have been told it is not safe to transport it lying down. the journey is approx 3 hours
2007-03-13 02:48:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Definitely not i am a interior decorator so i no theese things the answer is no as the gas inside could escape.and damage your machine.
2007-03-13 06:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by pierce_banderiezz 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Transport Fridge Lying Down
2016-10-17 03:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by carollo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can lay it down... we purchased a new one and as long as it sits upright for 24 hours before plugging it in and using it again, it is ok to lay down for transport... you could check with a local appliance dealer (who is knowledgeable) just to double check.... but when we bought ours, the box had the 'instructions' on it... they arent like old fridges anymore... which were not to be layed down
(we have moved ours 2 1/2 hours from our home.. laying down... 6 years after we purchased it new...(which was 10 years ago) and it worked fine ..and is still working fine! just let it sit the 24 hours....
2007-03-13 02:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The box on a new refrigerator states(TRANSPORT IN UPRIGHT POSITION). Nowhere on the box does it say if you do, leave it unplugged for 24 hours. Rent a small trailer and leave it standing up. Be sure to secure the freezer door so it dosen't snap off when you go around a corner. If it's a junker, move any way you want.
2007-03-16 21:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid they're right...your fridge contains a oil for the working but if it is moved in a lying down position the oil could spill out and causing your fridge not to work again. If you noticed when the delivery men brought it...it came in in an upright position.
2007-03-15 02:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be Better to transport it in an upright position if possible..... a fridge can sit upright in an mpv or a small van so can you organise that?
If not, put it on its side but take it easy on the journey and put it upright as soon as you arrive and leave it for 24 yours before switching it on!
2007-03-14 09:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's ok to lay it down just make sure you leave it stood upright for 24 hours.
Try asking in your local electrical store they'll no for definite.
2007-03-13 02:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by gandhi1078 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No don't lay it down, a fridge contains gases that will move if you lay it down thus causing it to be unstable.
2007-03-13 07:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the problem lies with the compressor. when you lay a fridge on it's side, the oil in the compressor drains out and goes into the tubing. if you turn the unit on before the compressor oil drains back into the compressor, then the compressor will seize up from lack of lubrication. twenty four hours is a good rule of thumb. longer will give you more assurance.
2007-03-13 03:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We laid ours down when we moved but it was about 3 miles, 10 minutes away. I wouldn't risk it if you were told it's not safe to do.
2007-03-13 02:51:42 · answer #10 · answered by nymom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's ok to move it lying down, but you need to leave it sitting upright for at least 24 hours before you switch it on again.
2007-03-13 02:52:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋