How to pack electrical items ready for moving house

Flatscreen TV’s
Do:

• Pack flatscreens in their original boxes when possible. If not, find a sturdy box that's
  around the same size!
• Wrap flatscreens in softer fabrics before wrapping tape around them to prevent
  screens from getting scratched
• Place flatscreens between softer objects (mattresses, bags of clothing or bedding)

Don’t:

• Lay flatscreens flat
• Stack items on top of them

Computers
Do:

• Backup data on an external hard drive
• Organise cables separately, marking all of them!
• Wrap monitors with bubble wrap and tape

Don’t:

• Leave any circuits out/exposed
• Leave any plastic bits unprotected!

Small Electrical Items
Do:

• Remove all adapters, attachments, cords, and batteries and wrap them separately
• Pack in small to medium size double-sided cardboard boxes
• Wrap electrical items in bubble wrap and paper

Don’t:

• Pack any liquids in the same box
• Pack sharp objects in the same box
• Stereo Equipment

Do:

• Pack equipment in its original box when possible. If not, find a similar size box
• Organise and label wires and cables
• Cover connection ports and speakers with plastic or bubble wrap
• Protect stereo unit and speakers using bubble wrap

Don’t:

• Stack items or objects on boxes containing stereo equipment
• Place any bottles or containers with liquid in them in the same boxes

Kitchen Electrical Items
Do:

• Pack items in original boxes when possible. If not, use similar size boxes
• Wrap cords and accessories separately, labelling all of them
• Use bubble wrap or towels to protect more fragile items

Fridges/freezers
Do:

• Defrost and clean fridges and freezers before the move
• Remove all drawers and shelves
• Wrap fridge and freezers in blankets and secure using packing tape
• Always use an appliance dolly with straps to move the items

Don’t:

• Turn your fridge or freezer on straight away once you're in the new place – wait for at
  least 3 to 4 hours before you do

Washing Machines/dryers
Do:

• Run a rinse cycle and let things dry before moving
• Shut off hot and cold water valves before removing the hoses
• Always use an appliance dolly

Don’t:

• Use any plastic wrap to cover fridges/freezes because it prevents airflow and blocks
  vents!
• Try to move fridges/freezers without an appliance dolly