Your trusty kitchen appliances do so much for you, especially the dishwasher. This hard worker is heavy as well, and when relocated, needs to be approached with care. Whether you are relocating far away or moving within Chicago, it doesn’t really matter – the dishwasher needs to be prepared and protected to get into the moving truck. Whether your professional moving team is helping you or not, checking some guidelines can help. Do you need help with unplugging and detaching the dishwasher from the kitchen area? Here are some tips on how to move the dishwashing machine safely.
Turn Off, Disconnect, Detach
When you are shutting off the dishwashing machine, it’s crucial not only to turn it off electrically, but the water supply needs to be shut off as well. The dishwasher is successfully turned off if the water valve is on the “off” switch, too.
After turning the appliance off completely, you can start disconnecting it. The draining pipe and the water supply pipe are probably located under the kitchen sink and you should disconnect them, too. With water pipes, take extra caution and place a bucket under them not to make a mess.
When you disconnect the machinery, you can start detaching the dishwasher from the kitchen area. See how it’s connected to the kitchen counter and attached to the other elements. Unscrew what needs to be unscrewed and check all the sides not to accidentally rip anything while pulling it out, which also has to be done slowly. When reattaching the appliance in your new home, you will have to repeat the process so make sure you document it – whether it’s by taking notes or photos.
Protect Carefully
After pulling the dishwasher out, it’s crucial to wrap it so it doesn’t get nicks, scratches, or other, more serious damage during transport. Tape the door close, just in case, and then wrap it in either plastic wrap or a moving blanket. Secure everything with either tape or rope so the protecting materials stay in place.
Load into Moving Truck
The dishwasher is a heavy kitchen appliance, and your professional movers can do it for you, which would be the best decision. If you have no choice but to DIY it, make sure you have enough manpower for this heavy item. A moving dolly would be the best solution since it will protect the appliance, and everybody will stay safe. Good luck with the relocation.
