OT - how heavy does an under the counter fridge weigh?

[cdr]

Please can someone tell me if a typical "under the counter style" fridge (eg ~ =A3150 @ Argos) can be moved by 1 person, in to the back of a van without the use of a "tail lift" that you get on most Luton vans.

A tail lift on a Luton van is handy for transporting a washing machine as they are very heavy, but I was hoping to use a smaller & cheaper van without one.

Does anyone have any recent box packaging from a newly bought "under the counter style" fridge, that states its kilogram weight of the product?

Thanks a lot in advance for any advice.

[Theo Markettos]

Weight-wise it's do-able - I'd guess about 15-20kg. The main thing is they're just an annoying shape to pick up. If you don't have long enough arms to get a good grip you can 'walk' them around (shifting from one corner to the next) or maybe slide on a blanket or a suitcase trolley.

You can get them into the back of a (big enough) normal car as one person without too much hassle - just turning it over the boot lip and sliding it in is the main hurdle.

Theo

[NT]

Yes, theyre perfectly liftable single handed. OTOH I'm not really sure if its wise to re back health, some are a fair weight, and its all at an awkward angle.

NT

[Paul - xxx]

+1

[Hugh - Was Invisible]

Lifting it on so it remains vertical might be difficult because they are difficult to hold.

I had no problem tipping a larger one in to the back of a hatchback and swinging it back vertical on to the ground at the other end.

If you do opt to allow it to go horizontal at some stage see if you can find out which side is best to rest it on and if it is to be used again leave it upright for 24 hours before turning it back on.

[Reentrant]

Take the door off if it helps. Most fridges are designed for this to allow left or right opening.

[Andrew Gabriel]

Avoid tipping it too far off it's upright position. Once in place, leave it for 24 hours to settle before switching on. If it's been tipped over, additional measures may be needed to power it up without writing off the compressor (even more so for a freezer).

[gilli]

Hi, I would take a short length of cord or rope put around the base to help you lift more safely from a squat postion and something to perhaps protect the paintwork at back of car so you can rest the box or fridge on it then get under it to slide it in. I did it recently with no problem...but protect your back...at any age ! D

[Paul - xxx]

'snot my problem, innit. I just move 'em ..

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Hiring a tail lift van just for this will cost around 65 quid for the day plus fuel etc. Cheaper to have it delivered?

You could load the average small fridge into a van or estate etc yourself by sort of rolling it in. But you'd need a sack trolley to get it to the van.

[funkyoldcortina]

Depends on the size/strength of the person. I have done it but it is a lot easier if the fridge is not in its packaging...

You certainly wouldn't want to carry it far.

The weight it not the issue really, it's more a combination of weight and awkward size (and nothing to hold on to).

[Gib Bogle]

In my experience (yes, that sort) one of the risks you run in transporting a fridge on its side is causing microfractures in the piping.