Getting a fridge freezer home...
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Hi all,
On behalf of SWMBO I have purchased a Smeg fridge freezer from eBay (Private buyer) and need to get it from Exeter to Bristol next week sometime.
Does anyone have any ideas on the most cunning transport solution? I was thinking of hiring a van but am open to suggestions. It's quite a large one (1.7m tall, otherwise normal fridgey dimensions).
I've heard of pallet delivery companies
Failing that, any deals on van rental at the mo? Would probably need a SWB Transit, can't see it going in a Berlingo et al.
Ta!
Sam
On behalf of SWMBO I have purchased a Smeg fridge freezer from eBay (Private buyer) and need to get it from Exeter to Bristol next week sometime.
Does anyone have any ideas on the most cunning transport solution? I was thinking of hiring a van but am open to suggestions. It's quite a large one (1.7m tall, otherwise normal fridgey dimensions).
I've heard of pallet delivery companies
Failing that, any deals on van rental at the mo? Would probably need a SWB Transit, can't see it going in a Berlingo et al.
Ta!
Sam
), so it shouldn't be that much.You realy need to keep a fridge upright to prevent it vapour locking so anything with the headroom will be fine. If you do lay it down it maybe best to stand it upsidedown for a day then the correct way up for another day before turning it on.
Of course this could be crap but its the way i have always moved fridges and have never had any problems.'
Of course this could be crap but its the way i have always moved fridges and have never had any problems.'
I thought Fridge/Freezers had to stay upright during transportation, due to the fluid/coolant in them?
ETA from Money saving Expert site
"I shifted quite a few FF's, The last one was one of those huge american jobbies, so I asked to importers why this "don't lay them down" idea was believed. Apparently the compressors have oil in the bottom of them and this is in fact designed to mix a bit with the gas that does the actual cooling so all you need is for the two to separate out again, they said that the 12 hour bit was somewhat excessive and that a couple of hours was all that was needed. I must say that over I think; 10 house moves; I've never had a problem."
ETA from Money saving Expert site
"I shifted quite a few FF's, The last one was one of those huge american jobbies, so I asked to importers why this "don't lay them down" idea was believed. Apparently the compressors have oil in the bottom of them and this is in fact designed to mix a bit with the gas that does the actual cooling so all you need is for the two to separate out again, they said that the 12 hour bit was somewhat excessive and that a couple of hours was all that was needed. I must say that over I think; 10 house moves; I've never had a problem."
Edited by twiglove on Wednesday 23 September 15:47
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Just like eBay really, in fact you can link their setup to eBay. You tell them what it is, from where to where and when and they bid for your business. You can check feedback and insurance levels if that's your bag.
We have a dining room table, 10 chairs and 2 sideboards all in heavy hardwood being delivered from Kent to Glasgow and it's costing us £250. Of course, it was picked up yesterday and will be delivered tomorrow so I can't yet vouch for quality of this particular guy.
All the bidders seem to be small 'courier' firms that can do furniture if you want.
Dr Rick
Just like eBay really, in fact you can link their setup to eBay. You tell them what it is, from where to where and when and they bid for your business. You can check feedback and insurance levels if that's your bag.
We have a dining room table, 10 chairs and 2 sideboards all in heavy hardwood being delivered from Kent to Glasgow and it's costing us £250. Of course, it was picked up yesterday and will be delivered tomorrow so I can't yet vouch for quality of this particular guy.
All the bidders seem to be small 'courier' firms that can do furniture if you want.
Dr Rick
twiglove said:
I thought Fridge/Freezers had to stay upright during transportation, due to the fluid/coolant in them?
ETA from Money saving Expert site
"I shifted quite a few FF's, The last one was one of those huge american jobbies, so I asked to importers why this "don't lay them down" idea was believed. Apparently the compressors have oil in the bottom of them and this is in fact designed to mix a bit with the gas that does the actual cooling so all you need is for the two to separate out again, they said that the 12 hour bit was somewhat excessive and that a couple of hours was all that was needed. I must say that over I think; 10 house moves; I've never had a problem."
Its fine transporting them on their side (although if you can do it upright go for it), just ensure you leave it to stand for several hours before plugging it in. ETA from Money saving Expert site
"I shifted quite a few FF's, The last one was one of those huge american jobbies, so I asked to importers why this "don't lay them down" idea was believed. Apparently the compressors have oil in the bottom of them and this is in fact designed to mix a bit with the gas that does the actual cooling so all you need is for the two to separate out again, they said that the 12 hour bit was somewhat excessive and that a couple of hours was all that was needed. I must say that over I think; 10 house moves; I've never had a problem."
Edited by twiglove on Wednesday 23 September 15:47
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