Yes. You can generate, edit, and use the full moving plan for free. The optional $19 one-time MovePlan Pro upgrade unlocks the printable PDF binder, weekly reminder emails, and a few power-user features.

Will I get sales calls from movers?

No. MovePlan does not sell your address or move date to third-party movers. The product is funded by the optional $19 upgrade, not lead-generation.

Do I need to create an account?

No account required. Your plan is saved automatically and accessible by URL. You can also add your email so reminder emails can be sent.

How long does it take to generate a plan?

About 60 seconds. You answer 5 short questions (move date, home size, origin, destination, what you need most help with) and MovePlan generates a personalized plan.

Yes. Every task, room, budget line, address, utility, and box label is editable. You can add custom tasks, mark items done, and rearrange the plan to fit how you actually want to move.

How long should a refrigerator sit before plugging it in?

At least 4 hours if it stayed upright, and 24 hours if it was laid down or heavily tilted. Waiting lets the compressor oil settle back into place.

Can I move a refrigerator lying down?

It is strongly discouraged. If it is unavoidable, lay it on the side opposite the compressor lines and let it stand upright for a full 24 hours before running it.

Do I need to defrost before moving?

Yes. Unplug it 24 hours ahead so ice melts and the interior dries, otherwise water will leak during the move and can freeze inside.

How to Move a Refrigerator

Last updated 2026-07-13 · MovePlan Editorial Team

A refrigerator is one of the heaviest and most awkward appliances in your home, and the compressor is easy to damage if you rush. The two rules that matter most are drain and defrost it fully, and keep it upright so the compressor oil stays where it belongs.

Difficulty: Hard
Time: 2 to 3 hours of active work, plus 24 hours to defrost beforehand
Typical cost: Around $30 to $60 in supplies if you DIY, or roughly $150 to $300 for movers to handle it as part of a job
Supplies: Appliance dolly with a strap, Moving straps or ratchet straps, Furniture blankets, Painters tape or moving tape, Measuring tape, Bucket and towels

Pro tip: Measure every doorway and the fridge itself before moving day so you are not stuck halfway through a hall.

Watch out: If the refrigerator was laid on its side at any point, wait at least as long as it was tilted, and 24 hours is safest, before powering it on. Running it too soon can force oil into the cooling lines and ruin the compressor.

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