As you can see laying this fridge on it's left side facing from the back would be best on this particular fridge as the discharge and return lines would be up and no oil can enter the lines.
If you have no choice and must to lay the refrigerator down, a box or something under the top part of the fridge propping the top to be higher than the bottom when you lay it down would also help keep the oil in compressor. When you get the fridge to the location you want it An installer can remove the skid underneath without laying the unit down. However, it can be tilted back when placed on a dolly to take into the home. When moving other GE refrigerators to a new location, we recommend the following: Turn refrigerator to Off.
This should be done a couple of hours before moving to allow the evaporator time to defrost. Disconnect power cord from wall. Remove all foods and clean the interior. Refrigerators work by continuously evaporating and condensing a refrigerant gas to produce a cooling effect inside the compartment. To help the compressor run smoothly, it has specially formulated oils that lubricate and cool the compressor. This oil is what causes issues to the refrigerator when you lay it on its side.
When laid sideways, the oil can run off from the compressor to the cooling coils. Since the oil is thick and viscous, it can easily clog up the coils. If the compressor runs with an improper amount of lubricating oil, it can get damaged and overheat.
Moreover, the compressor is supported by brackets that hold it in an upright position. Ideally, refrigerators should be transported upright to minimize the disturbance of the sealed refrigeration system and to prevent damage to the internal parts. With that said though, it is generally safe to lay a refrigerator on its side provided that you let it rest upright before turning it on.
This will allow the oils to flow back down to the compressor. A good rule of thumb to follow is to let the refrigerator rest upright and unplugged for the same amount of time that it was lying on its side. In other words, the truck you may have available may not be able to accommodate the refrigerator when you choose to keep it in an upright position.
But the thing is when you lay a refrigerator down; the oil in the compressor finds its way to the tube of the refrigerant and might damage your appliance if care is not taken. Turning on your refrigerator immediately after you arrive at your destination is not the best thing to do. Even if your refrigerator is new or old, you have to allow it to stay off for a while before having it plugged into a power source.
So when you place your appliance back in an upright or vertical position, allow it to stay unplugged into a power source for some time. How long should I allow my refrigerator to stay upright before plugging it into a power source after arriving at my destination?
If you had kept your refrigerator laying down for approximately 6 hours, then make sure you allow it to stay upright for around 7 hours. The reason for this is to allow the oil to flow back so that your appliance can function well again and avoid damaging it.
Hey, safety first! Never do anything unless you have your fridge unplugged. In simple terms, make sure it is not connected to a power source before moving the refrigerator out of position. Get the food and other items out of the refrigerator. Allowing them to remain would not only add more weight to the fridge.
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