How to Move a Refrigerator Away from the Wall for Cleaning
- 1). Remove all perishable items from inside the refrigerator and freezer. Place everything in another refrigerator or a cooler, especially if the refrigerator will be unplugged for more than an hour.
- 2). Use blue painter's tape or another strong tape to close all drawers and bins inside the refrigerator and freezer to prevent sliding or opening during the moving process.
- 3). Tie the refrigerator doors firmly closed.
- 4). Slide the refrigerator straight out from the wall, allowing enough space to enter behind the refrigerator to clean as needed. Assistance might be necessary for this step.
- 5). Position a dolly under the front edge of the refrigerator if moving the refrigerator more than a few feet. Have someone help you tip the refrigerator back slowly on the dolly, then set the refrigerator carefully back down on the floor.
