Prepare the unit. Clear the route.

Five practical guides for connection questions, measurements, access, and safe preparation before appliance pickup.

How to Prepare a Refrigerator for Pickup

Empty it, protect the route, and settle water-line and defrosting questions before moving day.

Connections, retained water, stacked units, and tight laundry-room access all belong in the first call.

The fuel type, installation style, floor protection, and exit route determine what needs to happen before haul-away.

A dishwasher should be detached from power, water, drain, and cabinetry before it enters the haul-away path.

The door style changes the measurements, but food, defrosting, meltwater, and the carrying route matter for both.