How long should a fridge sit after moving?

Once your fridge has been safely moved into the kitchen of your new home, it needs some time to settle before you can start using it. You should let it stand unplugged, in an upright position, for at least 4 hours to allow its compressor oil to settle. You can plug your appliance in once 4 hours have passed.

Does a new fridge need to stand for 24 hours?

How long does a fridge need to settle for after delivery? We recommend that you allow the fridge to stand the upright for at least four hours before switching on. This is to allow the compressor oil to properly settle.

Do fridges need to settle?

Why Does The Fridge Need to Settle? It is important to let your fridge settle before turning it on. A fridge’s compressor system has oils to help lubricate different components. This oil protects all working parts, ensuring they don’t break down over time with constant use.

Will a fridge work on its back?

If you do lay your fridge down to move it, you can lay it on its front or side, but it’s not recommended that you lay it on its back – the weight of the fridge’s body on its working parts could damage them, even if they’re not exposed.

Can you lay fridge down for transport?

Can you lay a fridge or freezer down to move it? Fridges and freezers are best transported upright to keep the cooling refrigerant in its right place. With a lot of padding underneath, lie your fridge or upright freezer down and secure it with straps so it can’t move during transit.

Why do you leave the fridge off when moving a refrigerator?

The reason you should leave your fridge off after transporting is because the oil inside may have moved out of the compressor. Leaving the fridge off allows the oil to settle back where it should be. If the compressor is run without enough oil, the piston could seize.

Can you turn on a brand new refrigerator right away?

The reason you cannot turn on a new refrigerator right away, is the freon has to settle into the holding tank before the compressor forces it to move through the cooling system. You can risk damaging your compressor and other components if you do not let it settle for a day or so before turning it on.

How long should I wait to move my refrigerator after transporting?

If your refrigerator has been placed on its side during transit (which it should never), you’re supposed to wait the same amount of time it has been laying on its side. If it’s been on its side for 30 minutes during transit, wait 30 minutes once it’s back upright. If it’s been on its side for more than a day, you should wait 24 hours.

Should I let my fridge settle before using?

The premise behind letting a fridge settle prior to use is that if a fridge has been transported incorrectly (not upright), leaving the fridge upright will allow any oil that has unduly migrated out of the compressor due to incorrect handling, to return to the compressor via gravity prior to operation.