At origin
Disconnecting and prepping appliances at origin
- Test each appliance and lay down floor protection
- Secure and drain the washer drum
- Shut off and cap gas and water lines to code
- Wrap cords, panels and vent tubing for the truck
Appliances disconnected at origin and reconnected at destination.
We disconnect washers, dryers, ranges and refrigerators at origin. We cap the lines to code. We reconnect and test everything at destination.
Insured, background-checked technicians. Estimates in minutes, across the US and Canada.
Appliances we handle
- Washers
We secure and drain the drum at origin. We reconnect the hoses and level the machine at destination.
- Electric dryers
We remove the vent tubing at origin. We reconnect it to the wall vent and test it at destination.
- Gas dryers and ranges
We shut off and cap the gas to code at origin. At destination, we reconnect it and check it with a combustible gas leak detector.
- Refrigerators with ice makers
We shut off and cap the water line at origin. We reconnect it, check for leaks and test the dispenser at destination.
- Dishwashers
We cap the lines and drain the unit at origin. We reconnect it and test for leaks at destination.
- Water softeners
We disconnect the power, water and drain lines at origin. At destination, we reconnect them and test for leaks.
What is appliance disconnect and reconnect?
Appliance disconnect and reconnect is a specialty service moving companies book on behalf of the families they move. Families can request a quote directly too. We disconnect washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers and water softeners at the old home before the move, then reconnect and test them at the new home after. The moving company loads and drives the truck.
Disconnecting a gas dryer or range means shutting off the gas, capping the line to code and leak testing it before the truck loads. Reconnecting a refrigerator's ice maker means restoring the water line and checking the solenoid for leaks before the appliance goes back into place. This work calls for a trained technician. Every technician we send is insured, background-checked and drawn from providers we evaluate on performance.
An order starts with a free estimate based on the pieces, the services and the distance. Most estimates come back in minutes, and larger or unusual jobs take up to one business day. Once booked, every order gets a named coordinator, and you can track status and arrival times in the online customer portal from start to sign-off.
How the job runs
Disconnect
We shut off and cap the power, water and gas to code at origin.
Prep for the truck
We secure the drums, drain the lines and wrap cords and panels at origin.
Reconnect
We hook up the lines at destination to fit its setup.
Test
We check for leaks, run the gas detector and test each appliance at destination.
What happens at origin versus destination?
At destination
Reconnecting and testing appliances at destination
- Reconnect hoses, level and test each washer
- Connect vent tubing and test each dryer
- Reconnect gas lines and test with a combustible gas leak detector
- Reconnect water lines and test ice makers and dishwashers
Planning ahead for appliance service
What to have ready before we arrive
- A customer-provided gas flex-line for gas dryer reconnection
- Details on your ice maker and water softener setup
- Authorization if hoses need replacing
- The pieces, services and distance for your estimate
Good to know before booking
- Dishwasher and water softener hookups vary by home
- Plumbing, electrical or code work may be needed
- Hose replacement happens only with your authorization
Appliance disconnect and reconnect: what to know
For anything else, call dispatch at (877) 242-0409.
Before the move
Which appliances do you disconnect and reconnect?
We disconnect and reconnect washers, electric and gas dryers, gas ranges, refrigerators with ice makers, dishwashers and water softeners.
Do you check an appliance before you disconnect it?
Yes. Our technician confirms the appliance works before disconnecting it. Then we lay down floor protection, such as Masonite.
How do you keep a refrigerator from leaking or freezing?
We shut off the cold water at the wall and at the back of the refrigerator. We cap the wall valve and drain the solenoid so it can't freeze.
Do you work on gas appliances?
Yes. We shut off and cap gas lines to code at origin. At destination, we reconnect them and check them with a combustible gas leak detector.
At the new home
Do I need to supply anything for a gas dryer?
Yes. You provide the gas flex-line. Our technician connects it to the existing gas line at destination, reconnects the venting per code, and tests it with a combustible leak detector.
Will my dishwasher fit the new home's hookups?
A technician adapts the power, water and drain connections when needed, then runs a test cycle to check for leaks. No two dishwashers or homes are alike, so this can take plumbing, electrical and code know-how.
Do you replace old washer hoses?
Only if needed, and only with your authorization.
Do you test appliances after hooking them up?
Yes. We check for leaks and run each appliance to confirm it works.
Movers and families count on us.
- 20,000+Families get crating, disassembly and specialty moving help every year.
- US and CanadaMovers hand off jobs to techs near the customer.
- MinutesEstimates come back in minutes, complex orders within a day.
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