Prepare every appliance from its exact manufacturer instructions and use qualified people for gas, hardwired electrical, plumbing or refrigerant work. Movers transport appliances; they may not disconnect, install or commission them.

Build an appliance list

Record make/model, dimensions, weight, fuel/connection, shut-down time, transit parts, access route and who performs disconnection/reconnection.

The manual, not a generic article, determines defrost, orientation, transit-bolt and restart instructions.

Moving day

Confirm appliances are empty, dry and disconnected by the agreed person. Secure cables/hoses without damaging them and keep model-specific transit parts labelled. Photograph connections before disassembly if permitted.

At the new property, check services and clearances before reconnection. Do not power equipment simply because it has reached the room; follow settling, levelling and commissioning instructions.

FAQs

Who should disconnect an appliance?

The person competent and authorised for its connection. Gas and hardwired work require the appropriate qualified trade; check the mover’s written exclusions.

Where should transit and restart instructions come from?

The official manual or manufacturer support for the exact model.

Suggested component

Use an Appliance Move Planner that stores model-manual links, disconnection owner, transit parts and restart status.

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