Remove Appliances
Most appliances are big, bulky and hard to move around. Some appliance, like dishwashers and gas stoves, can't be removed until you disconnect the water or gas lines. You want to make sure you know what you're doing or have someone helping who does. Disconnecting gas lines can be dangerous and disconnecting water lines can be messy if not done properly. It is always better to have a friend to help when removing the appliances because of their size, weight and awkwardness.
Instructions
Remove Freestanding Stoves
1. Disconnect the electric stove. In order to remove a freestanding stove, you must disconnect it from its power source. Turn off the breaker to the stove. Pull the stove out onto a piece of plywood to protect your flooring. Unplug the stove from the wall outlet.
2. Disconnect the gas stove. Turn off the gas valve from the source, whether it is in your basement, crawl space or at a tank. Turn off the breaker to the stove; gas stoves use electric for ignition, clocks and displays. Pull the stove out slightly onto the plywood, but not all the way. Unplug the electric source to the stove. If there's a gas shut off valve on the wall behind the stove, turn it until it is completely closed. Remove the faceplate at the bottom front of the stove. The faceplate is just a matching piece of metal below the door. On an electric stove, this would be the storage drawer. Most can just be pulled off, some may take a screwdriver to remove. Disconnect the flexible tubing connected to the valve with small wrench. Now you should be able to pull the stove onto the plywood.
3. Remove the stove by strapping it to a hand truck or placing it on a furniture dolly.
Removing a Dishwasher
4. Disconnect the dishwasher. Begin by turning off the breaker to the dishwasher. Remove the access panel at the bottom of the dishwasher to reveal the water lines and electric wiring. Most access panels are held on with internal clamps and you can just pull them off, others are held on with screws. If the panel is screwed on, you will need to remove the screws between the door and the panel, and between the panel and the floor.
5. Turn the water shut off valve to stop the water from coming into the water lines. Use a wire tester to make sure the electric source is in fact, off. Make sure there is no power to the dishwasher. Disconnect or cut the electric wires.
6. Place a shallow pan (or old towel) under the water lines as you disconnect them. Loosen the water line connection with a basin wrench and then disconnect the drain line. Release the clamp on the hose and pull it free from the dishwasher.
7. Unscrew the dishwasher frame from the counter. Most dishwashers are mounted with screws to the countertop. It will most likely take two people to pull the dishwasher out straight. Place a piece of plywood on the floor to protect it from being damaged by the dishwasher. Remove the dishwasher on a furniture dolly or hand truck.
Removing a Refrigerator/Freezer
8. Remove all food and ice from your refrigerator/freezer at least 24 hours prior to moving it. Leave the doors open.
9. Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an icemaker or water filter, you must turn off the water supply. The water valve to the refrigerator is most likely located under your sink. Disconnect the water supply line from the back of the refrigerator and unplug the electric cord.
10. Walk the back of the refrigerator onto a hand truck, pushing one side, and then the other. Strap the refrigerator to the hand truck in at least two locations. Tilt the truck back with the help of a friend. Maneuver the truck while someone in the front directs you and keeps the refrigerator stable. Have the other person guide the refrigerator while going down any stairs because if it is slightly off balance, it could topple over.
11. To discard or store the refrigerator, disconnect and remove the doors to prevent a child from climbing inside and getting stuck.
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