Moving house - should I transport my fridge-freezer standing up?

cajef

I also moved a freezer on its side in an estate car, left it overnight before switching it on again, it ran for several more years without any problems.

paddedjohn

Ulfar wrote: »

If you don't transport it stood up it won't matter how long you leave it to settle as it will probably be knackered.

Nonsense, ive moved loads of fridge freezers on their sides and have never had any comebacks.

seven-day-weekend

Illberich wrote: »

Hi All,

A friend told me that I should make sure I keep my fridge-freezer standing up when moving house - is that right because it'll effect the size of van I hire!

Also... Any tips on hiring a van?

Thanks

You can transport your fridge-freezer swinging from the chandiliers if you wish, but IT must be standing up

loracan1

I've transported one in the back of a van, lying on its side, plugged it in not long after managing to get it inside the house and it lived on for another 5 years (it was already fairly old).