Hi, I was told I could transport a french door LG refrigerator on its side. I was told that if it was brand new and never run then it would be okay. This is from Costco a 22 cubic foot French door fridge. Transport was about 15 to 20 minutes and it sat upright for about an hour or so before we installed it. Should we be concerned about any damage? Generally, large refrigerators should not be laid on their sides as it may not be able to support their weight.
You may see some denting and such. Hope that helps. However, I have to lay it in down in my pick up. Transport would be about 30 mins. Do you think it would be ok? If you tip the fridge over to the right side looking from the front, this water will spill onto the computer. The computer is not always in this spot and not all fridges have a computer running them, especially if they are older. It varies by model and manufacturer.
The easiest way of addressing this issue is to jam an absorbent rag into the water collection tray, let it absorb the water for half an hour or so, then before you tip the fridge on its side have another rag or towel jammed between the compressor and the computer to catch any water.
Or you can not bother with any of this, let the board get wet, and leave your fridge off for a few days at the destination. As long as the water has dried it will be fine. Now — the issue of oil. The fridge compressor is located at the back bottom of the fridge, and is usually black.
Sometimes there is a metal cover which will need to be unscrewed first so you can see what you need to. Inside there is a little motor with a little piston that moves up and down and compresses the refrigerant, which essentially allows your fridge to work.
The little piston, just like the pistons in your car needs to be lubricated by oil or it will get too hot and seize up. Now you will notice that there are little pipes that come out of the compressor. If the non compressible oil ends up in a spot where the compressor tries to compress it, the oil will win and the compressor will break.
No more cold. If the oil goes up one of the pipes this gets a bit trickier. The oil itself can clog the in line filter. Also — the oil has got tiny bits of rust and other crap in it from normal wear and tear of the compressor and other system parts. The older the fridge, the more crap there will be. Not only are they big, bulky and expensive, but you also need to treat them well along the way if you want them to work at your new abode.
Hopefully, you can call on professionals to do the heavy lifting for your next move. But if that's not an option, here's our handy guide to getting your fridge and freezer from A to B safely, without losing your cool.
Considering a new fridge? We've tested and reviewed the latest models. Unlike, say, a coffee table, you can't just grab your fridge or freezer and go. As well as consulting your user manual for model-specific tips, here's our comprehensive checklist of things to prep ahead of the move:. If you're moving a fridge or freezer into your new home, it's best to turn it off 24 hours before.
This gives the fridge's evaporator time to defrost, which reduces the risk of any damage during the move. It also lets the oils and fluids inside settle and stops them moving through the compressor.
This also brings us to the next point — the refrigerator doors. Though refrigerator doors are built with a slight vacuum seal, this is far from enough to keep the doors closed during moving. A good rule of thumb is to leave the refrigerator upright and unplugged for the same amount of time that it was lying on its side. If it was on its side for two hours, leave it upright and unplugged for two hours.
If it was delivered on its side, or was sideways for more than a day, then give it a full 24 hours before plugging it in. Follow these tips and save yourself some headache whether transporting your refrigerator on its side or standing up. We offer a full array of electric appliance repairs nationwide. We fix washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, and more , and, with our easy online booking, you can schedule a time slot in just moments.
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