Transport
How can I transport my refrigerator?
As the saying goes, moving three times is as bad as one good house fire. So nothing gets “burned” the next time you move house, find out how to transport your valuable refrigerator and/or freezer from A to B safely.
What to look out for when transporting your refrigerator
Follow these four tips for transporting your refrigerator correctly and you’ll have an appliance that looks almost as good as new. Of course every model is different, which means that one might be transportable on its side while another needs to be switched off for 24 hours. In most cases, however, you can follow these four tips to avoid any risk and ensure smooth transport from A to B.
Frequently asked questions about transporting a refrigerator
It is always better to transport a refrigerator upright or at a slight angle. The reason for this is the compressor mounting. This is designed to absorb vibrations of the compressor during operation and can, in rare cases, be damaged when exposed to lateral forces. But don’t worry – if you have to transport your refrigerator on its side due to limited space, in the majority of cases it will not be damaged. You just won’t be able to switch it back on immediately after transport.
If you have transported your refrigerator on its side, you should wait at least 12 hours before switching it back on. In the case of older refrigerators, we recommend waiting 24 hours. If transported upright, 2 hours is sufficient. This allows the refrigerant to flow back into the dedicated container.
If you are met with an unpleasant odor when you open the refrigerator door or if your appliance even smells when it's closed, then action urgently needs to be taken. The following two tips will help you remedy this quickly in any household:
- 1. Place a bowl of coffee grounds in the refrigerator. In some cases this absorbs the unpleasant odor. Do not use concentrated cleaners.
- 2. Place an uncovered bowl containing a few teaspoons of baking powder or baking soda (both are equally effective) in the refrigerator.
More advice on transporting your appliance
Original accessories and spare parts
In addition to comprehensive series equipment, you can customize our refrigerators and freezers to suit your exact needs with a range of accessories. All functional parts in our appliances are tested for a service life of 15 years. And in case, contrary to expectations, a small detail no longer meets your requirements, we keep all essential spare parts in stock for well over 10 years.
