How To Move a Refrigerator URL: http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/refrigerator/move.php Quote: “Can I Lay the Refrigerator on its Side?
Avoid laying a refrigerator on its side. The oil in the compressor can flow into the cooling lines when the refrigerator is tipped onto its side. When returned to an upright position, there is a risk that the oil will not completely drain from the cooling lines and the refrigerator will not cool. If you have to lay the fridge over, try to avoid laying it completely flat. Instead tip it to an angle by placing a box under the top of the fridge; this will help to keep the oil in the compressor. Also, there are several lines connected to the compressor. The cooling and discharge lines should be oriented to face up. You must keep the oil out of these lines. Laying the refrigerator over with the tubes facing up will minimize the risk of fouling the lines.” How to Plan a Move URL: http://www.ehow.com/how_137495_move.html Quote: “If you’re moving a refrigerator, try to keep it upright. If you must set it on its side, let it stand upright at its destination overnight before plugging it in (to a
