Transporting a refrigerator

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I'm getting a new-to-me fridge tomorrow, will put it in the back of my truck. Can it be transported on its side or does it have to stand upright?

[onewhippedpuppy]

If you lay it flat, just leave it unplugged for 24 hours.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

That's what I thought. Any value other than that to keeping it upright? It's a nice fridge and want to keep it that way.

[95avblm3]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

If you lay it flat, just leave it unplugged for 24 hours.

This... probably better to transport it upright but either way let it sit for a while before plugging in to make sure the oils and such run back into the compressor to ensure proper lubrication.

[stomachmonkey]

Correct.

Upright whenever possible.

Side is fine as long as you let it stand upright longer than it was lying on its side before plugging in.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

OK, that's what I wanted to hear, I'll transport it upright.

[look 171]

leave it strapped to the dolly upright, and strap the whole thing to the truck.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

That is what I'll do.

my current fridge isn't long for this world.

[URY914]

Have your wife stand in the bed of the truck and hold it down. And take some pics and post them.

[rusnak]

I use my forklift. But I realize that might not help here.

[Bugsinrugs]

Why the portholes?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Freezer works (did, not really anymore), fridge doesn't. Fan was working, no icing, it was an old Jenn Air that worked great for years but it's time had come. Just hoping it stays cool enough for all my condiments to not spoil.

[onewhippedpuppy]

The large holes may not be helping.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

fridge is at 50, freezer, which is melting, just needs to hold on a little longer.

I'm going to miss the rolly shelves. They were fun.

[jyl]

Maybe you can transfer them to the new fridge?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

No more projects! It's getting plugged in and filled with food. New fridge is too nice to fool with anyway.

[billybek]

The compressors inside the little black "can" are mounted on springs. If you lay them on their sides the compressors fall off their springs (vibration isolation) and make noise at startup (klunk) and shutdown (clunk).
Stand them upright to transport them.

[jyl]

Ahh you're turning into a girlyman, won't even hotrod your fridge, what's the world coming to?

No more projects! It's getting plugged in and filled with food. New fridge is too nice to fool with anyway.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I'm guessing whoever went nuts with the hole saw might've compromised the fridge's ability to retain cool air a tad...

[billybek]

Your "ported" refrigerator is the same as the one in our kitchen right now.
It has been a good refrigerator. Starting to get some longer run times and the door seals are getting a little aged.
One problem I had with it was the adaptive defrost control. Had to replace it twice in 14 years.
I also needed to replace the defrost termination stat but that came as a complete electric defrost element package. I hate working on domestic appliances. Not built to be serviced.
I like the windy shelves as well. Pretty handy.