Month: November 2021

Electronic devices play an essential role in our modern tech-centric lifestyles. Whether it’s working remotely, watching TV, listening to music, or just surfing the web, most people heavily rely on their devices being ready on-demand. Likewise, most people want to ensure they are accessible shortly after arriving in their new home when getting ready for a household move.

Moving electronics can be tricky. Aside from keeping devices safe from harm during the physical move, you want to be able to ensure they’re reconnected correctly upon arrival at your new home. So here are some expert tips for packing up electronics for your move.

Take Photos of Everything

Let’s be honest. The wires associated with many electronic devices can get downright confusing. For example, most homes have a desktop, printer, and other peripherals that you must connect adequately. In addition, televisions and other video and audio components must be configured correctly and the cables connected in the proper places. To ensure these devices are reinstalled correctly at your new home, take a photo of how they are arranged and then mark wires and connections with different tape colors.

Prep Devices Properly

Before disconnecting a desktop, printer, scanner, CD, DVD, or Blu-ray player, be sure to prep them for moving. For computers, CDs, DVD/Blu-rays, ensure all disks are taken out and ensure trays are securely closed. While prepping the computer, take it a step further and make sure to perform a backup of any important documents, photos, or programs – this way, in the event the equipment is damaged, you don’t lose valuable digital resources.

When moving printers and scanners, remove all ink cartridges and pack them separately so you avoid any potential spills of ink/toner, which can lead to damage to your devices or other items they’re packed with. If you’re sure a box won’t tip, you can leave ink cartridges in (but why risk it?), but you should always remove cartridges for laser printers.

Pack Deliberately and Carefully

Ideally, you want to pack your electronics in their original boxes and padding if you still have them. If these boxes aren’t available, be sure to pack TVs, computers, and other items in boxes that are large enough to accommodate packing materials to keep devices snug and immobile. Use packing supplies that offer a little more cushion than paper, such as bubble wrap or other thick materials. For devices that have remotes, try to keep them with their devices. If not, be sure to label them with masking tape indicating which device remotes belong to.

Additionally, be sure to mark any box containing electronics as “fragile.” This way, your movers or anyone else handling these boxes will know to treat them with extra care and to ensure they are well-secured during transport to your new home.

Let Devices ‘Settle’ In

Once you arrive in your new home, try to avoid plugging in major electronics immediately. Instead, wait roughly 24 hours to allow them time to “settle” and get used to the temperature and humidity in the new location.

Moving Made Easy

Packing up and transporting electronics involves careful handling. Our expert movers will treat your valuable electronics with great care. If you have any questions about how to pack up your devices or would like a free quote for your move, contact us today! We offer a range of different moving services to make your move easy.

Moving day is just a month away — exciting! Now, it’s time to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for all the changes the coming month will bring. Follow these tips to prepare for the big household moving day when you’re still a month out. 

1. Plan your trip. 

If you’re moving across state lines, it’s time to plan the route you’ll take to your new home. Book hotels and your plane ticket if you haven’t done so already (so that you can meet your moving truck at your new home). Don’t wait until the last minute to try and find hotels along the way — you don’t want to be stuck without a place to stay after an exhausting day of travel. 

2. Transfer cable and internet service. 

Be sure to notify your cable and internet provider of your upcoming move. If you’re moving locally, you’ll likely be able to transfer your service quickly (but you might need an appointment to have a technician come set up your equipment in your new home). If your move isn’t local, you’ll need to set up an appointment with your new cable and internet provider. Don’t wait until you’re in your new home to do this (primarily if you depend on the internet to work from home). Appointments for cable and internet can fill up quickly, so reaching out to your new provider with at least a month to spare is a smart move. 

3. Start donating. 

As you begin to pack up your things, think about what won’t make sense in your new home and decide what you’d like to donate, sell, or give away. You may need to schedule a donation pick-up time for more oversized items (like furniture or large clothing containers). If you’re donating to a local charity, reach out to them to schedule a pick-up time for large donation items. 

4. Think about where you’ll park your moving truck on the big day. 

If you have a driveway where you can easily back in your moving truck when it’s time to load up, you’re all set. However, if you live in a town where parking isn’t simple, or if you’re in an apartment building with a complicated parking situation, you may need to put some thought into where you can park your truck. Reach out to your landlord, talk to your neighbors — make sure you have a set area where you’ll be able to park when moving day arrives. 

5. Reach out to your moving company. 

If you haven’t already confirmed moving day details with your moving company, be sure to reach out to them a month in advance. During your call, be sure to ensure all services (whether they’re packing your belongings or just loading, transporting, and unloading the truck). 

Preparing To Move? We Can Help. 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all that you need to do to move to your new home, you don’t have to try to figure it out on your own. Instead, reach out to us today for a price quote on our moving services.