Refrigerators - can you lay them down?

[gb387]

I am going to transport a refrigerator 200 miles or so. I am trying to find an enclosed trailer tall enough to fit the refrigerator standing up but I am having a hard time finding one to rent so... can you lay them down and not cause any damage?

[Mike Phillips]

I have always heard you shouldn't, but if this is/was true, then it may have only applied to older technology?

I would think a phone call to an appliance store and speaking with a knowledgeable salesperson would get you a good answer.

Better yet, locate and call an appliance repair business, they should be able to set the record straight.

(One of the reasons I have always owned a truck, the ability to haul things like washers, dryers, fridges and big block Chevy's )

Let us know what you find out...

Mike

[gb387]

I am going to call Whirlpool Tuesday when they open... wasn't sure if anyone had done it before.

ok a little off the subject...

(One of the reasons I have always owned a truck, the ability to haul things like washers, dryers, fridges and big block Chevy's )

I think I will always have a truck around they are very handy.... in this case I am not big on loading the refrigerator in the back of the Lightning, one its too high, two it seems to easy to scratch or ding the truck so I would rather rent a trailer and prevent any headaches.

I know, I know, Yeah... I say its handy to have a truck and I won't even use it like a truck! This is my second truck that I won't use as a truck. I am VERY picky about the L and I get **** from everyone about it.

Ok this is how bad I am... If I use my tie down hooks in the bed of the truck, I will only use tie down straps with rubber coated hooks to prevent the paint from chipping off the hooks in the bed of the truck. I am not the only one like this... am I?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by gb387
Ok this is how bad I am... If I use my tie down hooks in the bed of the truck, I will only use tie down straps with rubber coated hooks to prevent the paint from chipping off the hooks in the bed of the truck. I am not the only one like this... am I?

All of my trucks have been more of the type that it's okay to haul gravel in them then probably your truck.

I had a monster 4-wheel drive truck for about 9 years, it had 44" tall monster mudders on it. It also had a suspension lift, a suspension to frame lift, and a body lift, and yes... I used it multiple times to move including hoisting the washer, dryer and fridge into the bed, (it was a good work-out for your arms).

I miss that truck...

Mike

[2000]

Originally posted by gb387








I am not the only one like this... am I?

no your not, I'm just as bad. I use it for what its made for, but I'm a nervous wreck when I do.

[Desertdawg]

You can lay a refrigerator down, you just need to let it sit upright for ( I think ) something like 4 hours before you plug it in.

There's something about letting the oils settle back into the compressor. You don't want it to start up dry.