How to Decide Whether to Keep a Fridge When Moving
Advantages and Disadvantages of Keeping Your Refrigerator
Are you having separation anxiety about your refrigerator? You spent a lot of time looking for the perfect fridge or maybe when you moved in you quickly fell in love with the one that was already there. Either way, you want to bring it with you when you move, but you should take a minute and consider whether it is actually worth it or not. It may not be worth the hassle, even with an experienced Gainesville moving company.
Factors to Consider
Moving your refrigerator may be a more complicated process than you believe. You will need to hire a professional to properly disassemble it for you before it is transferred. The actual process of taking it out of your home may damage the floor, the surrounding area, or the unit itself. Once you get it to your new home, you may find that even though you measured the open space, your refrigerator does not fit in the space. If this happens, you will be put in an impossible situation. While it may have been perfect for your old home, it may not suit the style or space as well in your new home. Further, when people are touring your home, they may be more likely to consider buying your house if large appliances, such as your refrigerator, are included. If after considering these elements, you still want to bring your fridge with you, then be sure to hire reliable Gainesville movers who know what they are doing.
Disposing of an Old Refrigerator
Whether you decided to bring your old fridge with you, or you want to replace the one that comes with your new house, you will need to get rid of it. However, you cannot just put it on the side of the road and hope that it disappears. Some appliance stores offer recycling programs. If you buy a new refrigerator from one, they will pick up your old one as they drop off your new fridge. If your refrigerator is still functioning properly, contemplate donating it to charity. Charities such as Goodwill or Salvation Army will come and pick it up from your home if your fridge is eligible. If all else fails, you can call waste management to schedule a pickup. In some areas this is a free service and in others, you may be required to pay a small fee.
Tips for Buying a New Refrigerator
So, you decided to leave your fridge at your old house but now you need to get a new one. Where do you start? There are several important factors to consider when beginning the search. First, determine how much space your family needs in a fridge. If you have several hungry teenagers, you will need to look for models with plenty of storage space. Side-by-side doors may be convenient but if you tend to need to store a fair amount of platters for parties, you may want to choose a refrigerator that has the freezer compartment above the other. Measure the depth of the surrounding counter. If you can find a fridge that matches the counters well, it will be more aesthetically appealing but it may cost you valuable storage space. Finally, you will want to consider the exterior appearance. Most likely, you will want it to match the finish of your other appliances but do you want it to have the same brand as well?
Moving Your Refrigerator
After considering all of the steps involved with moving your refrigerator to your new home, you may believe that it is no longer worth it. However, if you do, you will need a superior moving service you can safely take the fridge out of your house, into a Gainesville moving truck and into your new house. Contact Gainesville Moving for the moving company Gainesville, FL residents rely on.
