PREPARING FOR THE MOVE AND THE MOVERS
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- Dismantle television and radio antennas. Disconnect
and prepare all components, such as stereos, turntables, compact disc
players, video disc players, printers, computers, televisions, and VCRs for
the move.
- Empty, defrost, and thoroughly wash the inside of
all refrigerators and freezers at least 24 hours before pickup. Empty the
refrigerator's bottom pan.
- Drain all water from hot tubs and water beds and
allow to dry.
- Disconnect all appliances, washer hoses, and dryer
exhaust vents.
- Remove and unplug all electrical items, including
window air conditioners.
- Dispose of worn out and unneeded items and foods
that could spill or might spoil in transit.
- Remove pictures, utensil, and food racks from the
walls, take down curtain rods and valances, and all things from the attic or
crawl space. (The packers are not required to go into these areas.)
- Separate all items of
professional books, papers, and equipment/Pro Gear from the rest of your
property.
- When listed properly on the inventory, professional books, papers, and
equipment are not counted as part of the weight allowance.
- Separate all items of clothing, toys, and
necessities that will not be shipped with the rest of the HHG. Place them in
a separate area of the house and inform the movers and packers the room is
off-limits.
- If necessary, have an extermination of the residence
and HHG completed prior to the arrival of the packers. Goods will not be
picked up by the carrier if suspected of being bug infested.
- Disconnect and purge all propane tanks prior to
shipment. Written certification of purging must be made by a professional
individual or company that is certified to perform such purging. Do not
attempt to purge the tanks yourself. A label or tag must be affixed to each
tank that indicates the purging was conducted in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association's standards, or the tanks will not be
moved.
- If shipping a motorcycle, ensure the gas tank is
empty. Disconnect the battery and secure the cables. If putting the
motorcycle in storage, remove and dispose of the battery. Proof of
ownership, such as the registration, which describes the make, model, and
vehicle identification number is required.
- If shipping a lawnmower, ensure the gas tank is empty, and the oil has been
drained.
Last updated: September 13, 2001
