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Laying down a fridge freezer


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Hi all, I need to move a big American style fridge freezer, and will need to lay it on its front or side to transport it a few miles. I've had a quick Google and the general view is leave it upright overnight before turning on to allow oils to resettle in the motor, and pack around the motor to prevent stretching the springs that support the motor. It all seems like old wives tales, so does anyone know the real deal? Should it be ok?

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Why don't you just stand it for 24hrs or is the temptation to throw the switch too great:001_rolleyes:

 

All I know is that manufacturers tend to say to leave the unit standing for a while! I would just do that....no point in possibly cocking it up with impatience!

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All I know is that manufacturers tend to say to leave the unit standing for a while! I would just do that....no point in possibly cocking it up with impatience!

 

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The oil explanation seems sensible as the compressor is probably a piston one and we know if you tip over a 4 stroke the oil can seep past the rings and hydraulic lock.

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