Can I lay a freezer down on it's back?

[rw02kr43]

I have to move a freezer this weekend. Then move another one back home. Can I lay it down on it's back? It would be more stable in my truck that way. I've heard not to do that with a fridge, but not about a freezer. The first one I'm moving is a small chest freezer. The 2nd one is a upright.

thanks
Jason

 

[shibumiseeker]

As long as you aren't laying it on its coils, it's better to lay it on its side, not back. Just make sure to let it stand upright (applies to a fridge too) for an hour or two before plugging it in to allow the freon and oil time to get properly distributed.

I've heard of a very few models that absolutely cannot be laid on their sides, but most can handle it just fine.

 

[atvdave]

Yes you can... you just need to let it set about 24 hours before you can restart it. This will allow the oil to flow back down into the compressor.

 

[HoughMade]

....Just make sure to let it stand upright (applies to a fridge too) for an hour or two before plugging it in to allow the freon time to get properly distributed...

That has been my experience, but I usually let it sit upright overnight.

 

[BOTA56]

I believe that you can, but you need to let it settle when you get it to its new location... Leave it sit upright for at least 24 hours before plugging it back in. This lets compressor oil settle back to where it belongs.

ooops I see this answer is already up there lol... wasn't when I started pecking away.

 

[ATM]

Same as a fridge, it is suggested that you leave it upright for a few hours prior to energizing it after it's been on its side.

Moving Refrigerator On Side | Appliance Aid

 

[shibumiseeker]

That has been my experience, but I usually let it sit upright overnight.

Longer never hurts. GE recommends (I always read the directions when I buy stuff :-) at least the same amount of time it spent on its side or an hour whichever is longer, for the last one I transported home.

 

[Rookie]

I would suggest packing the body in dry ice. 24 hours is a long time...

 

[sig-guy]

Yes you can. How long do you suppose it will be on its side?

 

[rw02kr43]

About an hour or so. No bodies in this one though. They have already been taken care of. Allegedly.

Jason

 

[Arm America]

About an hour or so. No bodies in this one though. They have already been taken care of. Allegedly.

Jason

Ya, but don't forget, I can't keep them very long so move the freezer,
plug it back in like described above we'll wrap this up.
Thanks Jason,
You owe me..........

 

[sepe]

Ya, but don't forget, I can't keep them very long so move the freezer,
plug it back in like described above we'll wrap this up.
Thanks Jason,
You owe me..........

Best way to dispose of them is to feed the homeless or a church group. This time of year, everyone loves some chili. Just tell them it is some sort of exotic meat and nobody will question it.

 

[sig-guy]

That's not long, let it sit for about an hour and plug it in. I wouldn't worry to much about it.

 

[rw02kr43]

Thanks for all the help everyone. The freezer we have now was good for a while, but now we need one bigger. So we're swapping it with someone else's.

Thanks again
Jason

 

[churchmouse]

That has been my experience, but I usually let it sit upright overnight.

This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
the oil will run out of the compressor up into the cabinet. If you plug it in right away you might smoke the compressor.

 

[jsgolfman]

Yes, but you have to buy it dinner first.

 

[HoughMade]

About an hour or so. No bodies in this one though. They have already been taken care of. Allegedly.

Jason

Little know fact: if say "allegedly", the cops can't use anything you say against you. It's the magic "never go to jail" card.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Put it in uncoiled rice for an hour and it will be fine