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Q: Do movers take longer to load or unload?

• <div><p>It takes professional movers longer to load a moving truck than unload it. However, it depends on the specifics of your move. It takes some time to strategize the most efficient way to load the moving truck with your furniture, boxes, and belongings. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important to rent the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-moving-truck.htm">right size moving truck</a> to ensure everything fits and makes the loading process move faster. </p></div>

Q: Can you lay a refrigerator down to move it?

• <div><p>You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it&rsquo;s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on. </p><p>If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won&rsquo;t open while moving.</p></div>

Q: How hard is it to move your furnace?

• <div><p>Your furnace rests at the center of one of the most complicated infrastructures in your home. Air intakes, ducts, water, electricity, and sometimes gas connect up to the system. Most of these lines were run to this point specifically to service the furnace, so they&rsquo;ll need to be closed up and new ones established. A furnace is almost always connected to the air conditioner, so you&rsquo;ll probably be moving those components as well.</p><p>Moving a furnace a few feet is probably no big deal. Moving it into a different part of the house is a different story.</p></div>

Q: How do you pack mugs for moving so they don't break?

• <div><p>To pack mugs securely for a move, start by lining the bottom of a moving box with padded packing material like bubble wrap. Wrap each mug individually, tucking the ends of the bubble wrap inside the mug for a snug fit. For extra protection, consider using a moving box with built-in slots to keep the mugs separated.</p><p>When placing the mugs in the box, pack them tightly enough to prevent them from shifting, but not so tightly that they are under pressure. Fill any empty gaps between the mugs with additional packing material. To keep the box from becoming too heavy, it's best to pack no more than 10 mugs per box. Finally, be sure to label the box as &ldquo;fragile&rdquo; so movers know to handle it with care.</p></div>

Q: What’s included in a professional movers' cost?

• <div><p>Professional movers take care of safely loading, transporting, and unloading all of your belongings. Many movers also offer specialty pricing for whole-house packing, furniture disassembly, relocating fragile items, and more. You&rsquo;ll benefit from having a moving team take care of your move quickly and efficiently.</p></div>

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Last update on November 26, 2024

Reviewed in November 2024
Ryan Dunbar was the contact. He said and I have the receipt to prove it, that a crew of 4 people would arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 am. No one showed. I called multiple times. Ryan eventually answered and told me they were backed up and overbooked. He said it could be 3 before they came. I was...
Royal Moverzz
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Reviewed in October 2020
I wanted to leave a rating for the three gentlemen that helped me move they were awesome professional polite kind they did a great job.
Agility Van Lines
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Reviewed in August 2020
They did everything right and the final total was less than the estimate. We highly recommend them and would choose them if we have to move again.
Allied Van Lines
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Reviewed in May 2019
They just completed my home paint job today and i am super excited at the new look. They where very prompt and professional and my husband and I really enjoyed their company. They left the site clean and moved all of the furniture free of charge. They also did not work any other jobs while on...
Covenant General Contracting Services
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Reviewed in April 2018
Very personable, works around your schedule. Helped me with packing and moving from house into a condo.
Top to Bottom Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2017
This was the very last choice we had for a company but, it turned out to be the best out of them. For a reasonable price we got these professionals to do a long distance move for us. After when everything was done, we were able to sit down and say that we got the best service possible. Their...
Baku Moving
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Reviewed in August 2017
Terrible we were not able to move back in the home for over a week when we were told this would only take two days. The owner seems more concerned about his profits then the customer. I learned later that we overpaid, the big box stores sell the same carpet for less and do not charge for...
WILLIAM DRAFFEN FLOOR COVERING
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Reviewed in August 2016
Not thorough quickly did work left my water hose stretched out and not put back up. Messed up mulch and window looked hoorible after pressure washing was done on house didn't move furniture back on patio or rinse bleach from surface.
All Around Property Preservations, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2014
I went to this business with the wrong expectations. I expected to receive a fair estimate from this business for some strange reason. <br /> I told Curtis,(Tony) the owner and writer of my estimate, that I wanted specific things checked on my Lincoln pickup truck. I also told him that I just...
B A's Automotive Service Inc
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jayrod and Dominic were professional and great efficient workers. They introduced themselves and made sure they understood our needs, going over all the pieces that needed to be moved room by room and carefully completed the task. I am using them again to move more furniture this week."

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.

Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the best experience with this moving company. Very professional, fast and responsive."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Pro Express Moving three times in the last three years, and they have done an excellent job with every move. I'm constantly impressed with their speed of packing, handling of heavy items, and thoroughness in unpacking. They are professional and reliable, which is everything you want in a moving company."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate97%

38 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Big Joes hauling and services LLC

New to Angi

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We are a Veteran minority small business! We are family and budget friendly! No job to buy and no job no small! We offer a variety of services!

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Moving APT made our cross-country move incredibly smooth and stress-free! From the initial quote to the final delivery, their team was professional and efficient. They handled our apartment move with care, ensuring our furniture arrived without a scratch. Highly recommend them for anyone planning a long-distance move!"

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my mother’s house. The guys worked hard and were awesome. They were very careful with everything and efficient. Highly recommend them."

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"The move went pretty smooth and was completed in 4 hours:"

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Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Wild Safari Moving, LLC

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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend wild safari moving LLC. A huge thank you to Austin for taking the time to help make this process 100 times easier for my long distance move. I am very thankful for the help and time they put into making a stressful process easy. Fast, efficient, and effective.Great communication and answered all my questions, and explained everything in detail. Moving forward I will never use any other moving company besides WILD SAFARI MOVING LLC. A big thank you!"

Response time4 hrs

Response rate98%

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

4.7(

702

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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I only had one room I needed moved. They arrived promptly and moved the bedroom and offered to set up the bed. They were very helpful and pleasant to deal with. Would definitely call them again for any future moves."

+34

Response time1 day

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

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"My move is due to them"

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

It takes professional movers longer to load a moving truck than unload it. However, it depends on the specifics of your move. It takes some time to strategize the most efficient way to load the moving truck with your furniture, boxes, and belongings. That’s why it’s important to rent the right size moving truck to ensure everything fits and makes the loading process move faster.

You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it’s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on.

If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won’t open while moving.

Your furnace rests at the center of one of the most complicated infrastructures in your home. Air intakes, ducts, water, electricity, and sometimes gas connect up to the system. Most of these lines were run to this point specifically to service the furnace, so they’ll need to be closed up and new ones established. A furnace is almost always connected to the air conditioner, so you’ll probably be moving those components as well.

Moving a furnace a few feet is probably no big deal. Moving it into a different part of the house is a different story.

To pack mugs securely for a move, start by lining the bottom of a moving box with padded packing material like bubble wrap. Wrap each mug individually, tucking the ends of the bubble wrap inside the mug for a snug fit. For extra protection, consider using a moving box with built-in slots to keep the mugs separated.

When placing the mugs in the box, pack them tightly enough to prevent them from shifting, but not so tightly that they are under pressure. Fill any empty gaps between the mugs with additional packing material. To keep the box from becoming too heavy, it's best to pack no more than 10 mugs per box. Finally, be sure to label the box as “fragile” so movers know to handle it with care.

Professional movers take care of safely loading, transporting, and unloading all of your belongings. Many movers also offer specialty pricing for whole-house packing, furniture disassembly, relocating fragile items, and more. You’ll benefit from having a moving team take care of your move quickly and efficiently.

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