Oregon Moving Resources
Moving Refrigerators/Freezers
Defrost and thoroughly dry your refrigerator and freezer before moving day. This is very important. The doors should be left open several hours to air after defrosting. All loose pans and trays should be removed and packed. Regular shelves can be left in place. Empty the drain pan. If there is an icemaker, it must be serviced by a third party. We can arrange this for you at an additional charge.
Moving Washers
Unscrew water connectors for your washer or have a serviceman do this. Roll the hoses, wrap and place inside the washer. Be very careful to check for leaks to your plumbing. A washer pack can be purchased to stabilize the washer tub from movement.
Moving Dryers
Detach electric dryer hose from wall connection. Gas dryers must have lines detached. Both services can be arranged for additional fees.
Mowers and Gas Powered Tools
Gas tanks should be drained and oil reservoirs emptied. No flammable mixtures or articles may be transported on public carriers.
Rugs
Vacuum rugs and carpets. We will roll carpet to move it. Small rugs can be rolled and secured with tape.
Sewing Machines
The sewing machine head should be removed from the cabinet and placed in the carrying case or placed in a small carton. Loose items in the cabinet drawers should be removed and packed.
Stoves/Ranges
Any electrical or gas lines must be serviced by a professional. We can arrange this service for you. Removable parts should be packed.
Televisions
LCD, flat screens, plasma TV’s are best moved in their original boxes. Special cartons can be purchased for TV screens less than 50 inches. LCD or plasma TV’s with a screen size over 50 inches will be transported in a custom built crate at an additional charge. Older big screen TV’s and table model sets do not require special handling.
Cartons
Containers should be good, sturdy, clean, and sealed on all seams with tape. All cartons must be sealed on top. Do not use garment bags or trash bags. Moving cartons, tape, and other supplies are available for purchase from us at competitive prices.
Wrapping Paper
It is best to pack your household goods in unprinted newsprint. We supply unprinted newspaper for purchase.
Marking Cartons
A felt tip marker can be used to mark cartons with the appropriate room and general comments to avoid confusion.
What Not To Pack
Do not pack any flammables, combustibles, explosives, or caustics. This includes aerosol spray cans, paint thinner, gasoline, kerosene, bleach, ammunition, batteries, motor oil, etc. These items may cause damage to other items in your shipment and are not covered under the terms of our liability coverage.
Remove
All items that are directly screwed or otherwise attached to walls or cabinets cannot be removed by our personnel. These items may include under cabinet appliances, towel racks, etc.. We will arrange for a third party service to address this when requested.
Beds
Beds will be dismantled at the origin residence and reassembled at the destination residence. Mattresses and box springs should be packed in a carton for a long distance move or a move into storage. Poly bags are used for local moves to protect against soilage. All of these supplies can be purchased from our inventory.
Books
Books should be packed in small, strong cartons and should be packed standing upright using paper to separate. Recommended weight for all cartons is not to exceed 40 pounds.
Clothing
Hanging clothes are hung in wardrobe cartons. Wardrobe cartons are made to hold clothes on hangers to avoid wrinkling. Wardrobe cartons are available for local moves FREE of charge if emptied and returned on delivery day. Small clothing items can be packed in cartons, suitcases, trunks, or left in dresser drawers.
Kitchen Items
Pack canned food upright in small, strong cartons. Carton weight is best handled under 40 pounds. Kitchen utensils should be wrapped and placed in cartons. Durable heavy items are placed in the bottom of cartons, light items on top with each piece wrapped. Small appliances should be wrapped and placed in a medium size carton, 2-3 to a box depending on size. Dispose of food in open containers that might spill or spoil in route. Perishable food should never be shipped. If your shipment is going to be stored, dispose of any open food and check expiration dates. Silverware should be wrapped and packed in a silver chest or carton. For dishes, glasses and all breakables, use a sturdy walled carton such as a dishpack. All items must be packed individually. Large plates and heavy items should be placed in the bottom of the carton on edge. Place smaller items towards the top. Ideally, there should be 2-3 inches of crushed paper to cushion all sides of the carton (bottom, top and sides). We inventory these supplies for your convenience.
Lamps
Unscrew finial or unclip the shade and pack in a carton preferably by itself. Cushion shade with paper. Remove and wrap bulbs with wrapped lampshade. Lamp bases should be wrapped and placed in a separate carton. Floor lamps require only that the light bulb is removed unless the shade or lamp body itself is fragile. Special floor lamp cartons are available for packing fragile floor lamps.
Medicines
It is not recommended to transport your medicines. You should move medicine with you personally.
Mirrors/Art Work
Wall mirrors and dresser mirrors should be packed. Mirror packs and mirror pads are special items designed for this purpose and can be purchased from our inventory. Any hardware removed from the dresser mirror should be placed in the top dresser drawer. Small pictures can be packed in moving cartons. Any mirror, glass tabletop, or artwork over 48” requires special custom crating for transport. We build all custom crates at our workshop facility.
Plants
Live plants should be handled personally by you unless it is a local move. We do not assume responsibility for damages to living plants. Artificial plants and flowers should be packed inside appropriate sized cartons.
Records, Tapes, CD’s
Pack in small cartons on end, side by side.
Tools
Wrap separately. Pack in small strong cartons. Yard tools can be bundled and taped.
Toiletries
Seal lids of cosmetics and toiletries. Place upright in cartons.
