How to Move a Refrigerator Without Breaking Your Back

Not sure how to move a refrigerator? Whether you’re planning to bring your fridge to the new house or simply moving it to another room, be prepared for some heavy lifting. Weighing around 300 pounds, the average refrigerator is quite heavy. And if your home is cursed with narrow stairwells and small doorways, you could run into a few problems when moving this large kitchen appliance.

While we certainly recommend hiring professional movers to handle this type of move, we know that this isn’t always a possibility. Fortunately, if hiring movers or labor-only professionals isn’t in your budget, it is possible to move a refrigerator with the right planning, supplies and (of course) an extra set of helpful hands. To ensure a successful move, follow these 10 easy steps to moving a refrigerator without breaking your back.

Find moving supplies and materials

Enlist help

Rent a moving truck

Measure refrigerator, doorways and stairwells

Empty the refrigerator

Let the refrigerator defrost

Close refrigerator doors and secure with a rope

Move refrigerator onto the dolly and carry out

Set it up

Plug it in and let it get cold

Prefer to hire professional movers?

If moving your refrigerator sounds slightly more daunting than you originally thought, you may want to consider hiring professionals for the job. To find a capable moving company near you, check out Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers – all licensed and insured. By choosing a Moving.com mover, you can rest assured that your fridge will be in good hands.