How to Move Large Home Appliances Efficiently and Safely

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The right hand dolly, training, and preparation can help your team move large appliances safely and efficiently.

Here are a few tips every material handling team should know before moving appliances.

Factory worker lifting a large box from a warehouse shelf using a Magliner hand truck for safe material handling.

 Pick the Proper Tools

The traditional hand truck is perfect for moving boxes and easily stackable items, but your crew needs specialized equipment to move appliances safely. When choosing a heavy duty hand cart, look for models that are designed to handle large appliances.

Here are a few features to look for when choosing equipment:

• Fourth Wheel Attachment: When the fourth wheel attachment is engaged, the frame of the hand truck should sit at a 45-degree angle to provide maximum stability and leverage.

• Self-Retracting Ratch Straps: These straps retract for easy storage and keep loads secure and stable when in use.

• Side Wings: Side wings provide a wider base for the load to rest on, providing better stability and an easier loading experience. 

Factory worker transporting a heavy appliance securely using a Magliner hand truck inside a warehouse environment.

Get the Appliance Ready

Make sure the appliance is ready to be moved before you load it onto a heavy duty aluminum hand truck. Movers who are transporting used appliances should make sure that all utilities, such as water or gas, have been disconnected in advance.

Both movers and delivery teams should secure doors and drawers with tape and remove any loose accessories from the appliance.

Make a Clear Path

It’s best to take the path of least resistance when moving heavy appliances, so be sure to clear a path before you start moving. Whether you’re navigating through a warehouse or a home, determine the easiest route to take, and remove any hazards from your path.

Measuring doorways in advance and setting up curb ramps as necessary can make moving large appliances easier and safer.

 Follow Proper Safety Measures

Keeping yourself and your team safe is the number one priority, which is why taking precautions is important. Always wear protective clothing, such as work boots and gloves, to keep yourself and others safe.

Make sure to use proper lifting technique, always push large appliances rather than pulling them, and move slowly and carefully.

With these tips, you and your team can confidently move large appliances. 

Worker positioning a Magliner hand truck to move bulky items in a warehouse, demonstrating safe and efficient material transport.

About Magline

 Magliner material handling solutions are a common sight in workplaces worldwide. These tools have set the gold standard for material handling and delivery solutions for over 75 years. Magliner tools can help your employees complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely, directly impacting your business’ bottom line. From warehouse workers who need a powered hand truck to white glove delivery drivers who need a heavy duty hand truck, there’s a Magliner tool perfect for your employees’ needs. Check out the full selection or Design Your Own Magliner today.

Find heavy duty material handling equipment at https://www.magliner.com/

This article was originally published on magliner.com’s blog here.

Location: United States

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