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Feb
Transporting A Fridge Lying Down. Transporting appliances over a greater distance need a little more TLC these tips will ensure your refrigerator sees another day. The refrigeration unit is designed to operate only in the upright position. If your refrigerator is on rollers. Its best to empty out the content of the refrigerator.
The problem arises when it arrives at its final destination. If it has been necessary to transport the refrigerator on its side ex. If it has lied down flat for some time then wait at least 24 hours with the refrigerator in the normal upright position before turning it on. We know this makes sense however if you are guilty of not doing this you know what happens next. Lay the fridge down opposite to the direction at which its doors open. Remember your fridge needs to stand still for hours after the move.
Though not preferable you can move your refrigerator laying on its side.
Top Freezer and SxS models it should stand upright for an equal amount of time as it was on its side before plugging it in. If it was on its side for more than a day leave standing for 24 hours before running. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. F transporting the fridge upright is not possible. What to do after its been laying on its side for transpo. The problem arises when it arrives at its final destination.