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- If
you are moving to or from an apartment, let the manager know when you are
moving. If applicable, reserve the elevator. Reserve the place where the truck
should park by parking your car there until the truck arrives.
- All
boxes must have tops and be taped shut. Do not just fold the flaps. We
recommend plastic tape instead of masking tape. Label your boxes as to which
room they belong in the new location.
- The
only items to remain in the drawers are articles of clothing. Pack all items
in desks, sewing machine cabinets, and end tables. File cabinets can be moved
with papers in the drawers.
- If
possible, take lampshades and pictures in your car. If not they should be
boxed.
- Have
all electronic equipment disconnected from each other and packed. TVs do not
need to be packed. Secure turntables.
- Have
waterbeds drained. **PLEASE NOTE** Movers cannot and will not drain a
waterbed.
- Try
to arrange for children and pets to stay at a neighbor’s or relative’s house
on moving day.
- Have
appliances disconnected and all cords unplugged and wrapped. **PLEASE
NOTE** Movers cannot and will not disconnect gas lines, water lines, or
remove air conditioners from windows.
 | Washer—Remove all hoses from washer and place inside washer drum. |
| Dryer—Remove exhaust vent and place inside dryer. If applicable, have gas
line disconnected from dryer and end capped. |
| Range—If applicable, have gas line disconnected from range and end capped.
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| Refrigerator—Empty drip pan. Completely empty all racks and drawers. If
applicable, have water line disconnected from automatic icemakers. |
| Freezer—Empty drip pan. Completely empty and secure all racks and drawers.
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| Window air conditioners—Remove unit from window. |
If
you are making use of wardrobe cartons, organize hanging clothes. Two feet of
closet space should fill one wardrobe carton. You are responsible for the pack
and unpack of the cartons.
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