Fridge/freezer Being Moved

[BJS]

Due t beig done in the kitchen it we will be moving the Fridge/freezer into the lounge. Will it be necessary to leave it switched OFF for a while to settle down as when a ne is fitted which I believe is 24 hrs ?

[Robinia]

I never have and mine has been ok.

[ummmm]

Mines moved about a few times and I've just plugged it straight back in.

[Hopkirk]

I think that is more for appliances that have been jiggled around on a moving lorry. A gentle drag into another room should hardly bother it.

[nilrac52]

Absolutely yes. Any time ur fridge ir fridge/freezer is moved it must be left off for at least 8 hours. This allows all the "gases" to settle down. Failure to do this can damage the workings.

[woofgang]

Well if you don't let it settle and it dies on you, its going to be an expensive mistake.

[Old_Geezer]

Funnily enough I tend to agree with all above. You should leave it to settle, it would be difficult to claim it wasn't your fault if you don't, but I would suspect if you didn't, nothing much untoward would actually occur.

[BJS]

I think we shall err on the side of caution and leave it for a couple of hours as obviously the freezer cots would not defrost in that time.

[gingejbee]

If the unit is being moved a short distance and is kept more-or-less upright, you can plug it in straight away.
The "let it settle" advice is for when the unit has been transported distances involving being tipped in different directions.

[BJS]

Thanks for all your help. Much appreciated by this Wrinklie.