General Moving & Safety Tips

  • Make sure your moving crew has a working phone number for you at all times.

  • Pack a box containing items you will need immediately upon arrival at your new home - toilet paper, soap, light bulbs, paper towels, etc.

  • Dressers will be moved with the drawers full - make sure you remove any breakables and/or valuables.

  • Dispose of flammables such as fireworks, cleaning fluids, matches, acids, chemistry sets, aerosol cans, ammunition, etc.

  • Drain fuel from any lawnmowers and other machinery, and discard partly used cans of oil, paint, thinner or other substances that might leak.

  • Carefully tape and place in individual waterproof bags any jars of liquid you plan to take with you.

  • Refillable tanks must be purged and sealed by a local propane gas dealer.

  • Discard non-refillable tanks.

  • Potter Warehouse does not permit shipment of any propane tanks.

  • Have rugs and draperies cleaned. Leave both wrapped when they are returned from the cleaners.

  • Obtain a written appraisal of antique items to verify their value.

  • Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques and fine wood furniture prior to moving because some products may soften the wood, making it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads.

  • Think twice before dismantling your outside TV antennae or dish; a new one may cost less than moving the present one.

  • Third-party servicing will likely be needed before moving such items as hot tubs, large-screen TVs and some exercise equipment.

  • Contact us about PRE and POST move servicing of washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, grandfather clock, hot tubs, satellite dish, etc.

 

This information is provided by the American Moving and Storage Association



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