Great video! I just recently bought a fridge and I was told that I needed to let it rest before plugging it in. Your video gave great insight after the fact that reassured me that I didn't botch the transport, since the only vehicle I had available was a hatchback. I also found the filter dryer and gave it a few flicks to make sure I could hear the pellets shake and not worry about them being soaked in oil!
@prattmattison43302 жыл бұрын
I watched a bunch of videos to answer the same question. YOU sir, made it all make sense. Thank you.
@jpgiacalone Жыл бұрын
Finally someone explained why you can destroy a fridge laying it on its side. Thank you that was extremely informative.
@vernbolstad39562 жыл бұрын
By far this is the best and most entertaining explanation I have seen on this subject!
@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit3 жыл бұрын
I won't ever transport a fridge on it's side because I'm superstitious (not to do it is too ingrained) but I watched this entire vid because of curiosity, and more importantly, how well done it is. The voice, the flow, the hat, even your socks work so well together. Liked and subbed. Well done.
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Awww, thanks!
@jltaco852 жыл бұрын
Ahh yes the hat. Joseph R. Biden is 45's president now. 🤣
@SupNerdyNateHere Жыл бұрын
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@dporrasxtremeLS3 Жыл бұрын
@@bensappliancesandjunk Ben Your the Best! Live Long and continue to Prosper!
@Piscatore12 жыл бұрын
A word of advice. Consider paying somebody to move your larger refrigerators. I am an excellent shape, worked in the appliance installation and delivery business for many years, and work out at a gym three times a week. While moving this refrigerator , I blew a hamstring muscle. One muscle is completely torn off, the other two are significantly damaged. I have a bruise that extends from my butt to blow my knee, and that bruise was created from the inside of my leg! I may need surgery, and this is a very difficult surgery. I am completely screwed. It cost me $100 to rent a truck and refuel it. It probably would’ve cost me two or $300 to have somebody else do it. Although I am a bit older, I am definitely more experienced in moving appliances and I was in better physical shape than most of the people probably out there attempting this. I’ve always done everything pretty much myself and of course with help when necessary as I had help with this project as well. Always pick your jobs carefully, and although some things jobs are quite expensive, they are worth it!
@drcoolitАй бұрын
very helpful and informative. there are some sites saying NEVER LAY THE FRIDGE ON ITS SIDE but I've seen lots of other sites where they say, as you do, that it's OK as long as you do it RIGHT (i.e. RIGHT SIDE DOWN). when people who move fridges & freezers for a living can attest that doing it the right way is fine, I tend to believe them.
@mechael Жыл бұрын
Best video, actually best resource, ever on this topic. So awesome. Thank you! Love the humour too!
@iamjamesonbliss3 жыл бұрын
I have watched and shared this video hundreds, if not thousands of times, and learn something new each time! Thanks for an awesomely instructional and multi-educational demonstration. Ben, you are the Man!
@rei_cirith Жыл бұрын
So if you buy a fridge new and it's in a box, you'd have to unpackage it to see the orientation of these tubes, or is there any secret indication on the box we can look for?
@dicklongmire68362 жыл бұрын
Very helpfull. My question why would any engineer use dryer beads that corrid in a sealed system when encountering compressor oil in the first place?
@mylearnings9103 жыл бұрын
U have provided a valuable information. Thanks to you sir.
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@kneecaps20004 ай бұрын
Got the peace of mind I wanted. Too much FUD on this topic out there. Thank you
@nursekelly28343 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much 💞 ! You are awesome! Great explanation and detail!
@danielthalion4 ай бұрын
I want to run a mini fridge on its side; can I just twist the compressor so its upright when I lay the mini fridge on its side and I shouldn't have any problems?
@j_bubblez2793 жыл бұрын
So helpful. I was worried I might have ruined my new fridge for my dorm room. It was sitting on its back for a whole week. I have it upright now and I'm letting it sit that way until I transport it for school. Thank you so much for the advice👍🏽
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@kingrivers43717 ай бұрын
They rolled the credits mad early. - I’m not done yet 😂😂😂😂😂
@aspirativemusicproduction2135 Жыл бұрын
I transported refrigerator on it's side not even knowing any of this info. Fortunately it wasn't plugged for more than few seconds. Now I know I have to wait for a while before plugging. I hope for the best. Thanks!
@luaventi4 ай бұрын
Did it works?
@aspirativemusicproduction21354 ай бұрын
@luaventi Fortunately yes but you have to check on which side is the filter. The filter has to be on top so the fluid doesn't go in it. If the filter is on the bottom you may have serious problems.
@solomonbono103112 күн бұрын
Thanks, this was great information.
@yulitsai3 күн бұрын
Nice video. I’m trying to transport a freezer I plan on buying. But how do I know if the coil to the compressor is going left or right without opening up the freezer?
@Knsimbi3 жыл бұрын
Love the comedy and jokes. Well in. Now I gotta go toss my refrigerator coz I did everything wrong. Thanks!!
@musk-eteer9898 Жыл бұрын
thank you, just bought a small fridge for my son's dorm and i want to transport it correctly in my suv.
@dporrasxtremeLS3 Жыл бұрын
BEN!!! Did I hear you SAY... Throw it on TOP of a HatchBack????? Wooo! What Da Haeell! Always Interesting! Thanks So Much!
@floydlooney68373 жыл бұрын
Good video. I also notice that added humor and the opening. Good stuff.
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alphasiera17579 ай бұрын
Thank you for comprehensive explanation! Big help!
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
Awww thanks!
@TT-ik3kd3 жыл бұрын
We want more videos on buying and selling pallets!!!
@250Lit3 жыл бұрын
Loved the nirvana Dave reference 😂
@reenieg30193 ай бұрын
Love your hat! "Make Appliances Work Again"
@amandagriffiths4250 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the explanation. Very clear and easy to understand. Was very helpful for us.
@johncavar29142 жыл бұрын
Great video ..good taste nirvana and foo fighters .. excellent 👌
@heroknaderi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏 I appreciate your time.
@surftileАй бұрын
6:07 Thank you Ben! I do NOT want Courtney Love to destroy my fridge!
@bensappliancesandjunkАй бұрын
She didn't destroy your fridge! The fridge somehow destroyed itself! Lol
@jamiestuart51862 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly. Most helpful. The Nirvana references are priceless.
@evanmartin1210 Жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you for this video. After a two hour transport of my refrigerator on its side, I watched this video. I opened up the back of the refrigerator and found out that I had placed the refrigerator on the incorrect side! I now have it upright again, and I’m planning to let it stay that way for about 24 hours before I turn it on again. Is irreversible damage done when transporting the refrigerator on the incorrect side? Or, does leaving it upright for a while fix the problem? Thank you!
@dpilotnyc762110 ай бұрын
Did it work?
@carptackula75369 ай бұрын
What was the outcome?
@dpilotnyc76219 ай бұрын
@@carptackula7536 I did it last week and all good. Appliance place just told me to wait 24hrs before turning on and I did
@luaventi4 ай бұрын
Did it work!
@viktorgyory38263 жыл бұрын
Hi, how about new LG fridges with "inverter linear compressor" with bottom mounted freezers? is it the same process? thanks
@harbert97883 жыл бұрын
Nice video! thanks you for this share. Going to transport a big size fridge in my suv on a 300km trip ;)
@lexiswinimer80273 жыл бұрын
Two questions: 1) Do you need to let a fridge sit for a certain amount of time before transporting it and 2) Can you transport the fridge on its backside as opposed to the side opposite the filter dryer?
@lexiswinimer80273 жыл бұрын
And by sit I mean have it unplugged/not running before moving it.
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
You can move immediately after unplugging. I havent had an issue. You can transport on back if its level or slightly elevated so its not tilted with the top lower than the bottom. Id just give it extra time to settle once its placed upright again for plugging in
@gimmyherbert82172 жыл бұрын
hello I need to transport a refrigerator on its side for rew hours ....how low long ? is it safe to do it
@ampueri3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗very helpful video.
@r.williams83498 ай бұрын
Love the nirvana and Dave grohl comments
@roysingh59753 жыл бұрын
Very well explained Mr comedian.
@TheHardwickHomestead2 жыл бұрын
OK, so I'm buying a used upright freezer tomorrow but from what I can tell it looks like the thing is completely sealed to where you can't see the compressor. How do I know what side the filter dryer is on and which side should I lay it on?
@WarrenBotes10 күн бұрын
the oil came out of the thick pipe. point the thicker pipe upwards right?
@cjboudreaux9543 Жыл бұрын
Thanks,that helped answer all the question I had.
@NativeAmericanSwag2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, just earned yourself a new subscriber! Well done kind sir well done! 👏💪🔥🙏🙌♥️😌
@markbuhler75628 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! You're great.
@captlistswine93633 жыл бұрын
Cool vid. Quick and easy to understand. It explained a lot. Funny too
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@claudiabouck32202 жыл бұрын
Great Video and Instructions - I have a Samsung rf24fsedbsr/aa that I need to lay on the side to transport. It is really confusing when we look at the back to see what side we put it on to transport it. Can you or any one help?? Thank You!
@bensappliancesandjunk2 жыл бұрын
Generally, I'd reccomend laying it on the left side if your facing it, as thats where the condenser would be
@kitusgonzi2 жыл бұрын
@@bensappliancesandjunk so if we are facing the back of the fridge, it should be laid onto the left side?
@tsirkucp3 жыл бұрын
great explanation, thanks. i have to transport a haier HRB15N3 on its side from OR to alaska in a van. is there anyway you would know which side or even if it can be done on this one. i really dont want to open the back up in the store. thanks in advance
@djkamillionmoneyrainent9314 ай бұрын
Thanks for that info man. And by the way, I love the hat 😂🔥🔥🔥
@bensappliancesandjunk4 ай бұрын
THanks!
@Bill-ws4ke Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you n
@jonmarcos84883 жыл бұрын
What about if you put it down on the wrong side?
@kimwegenke24059 ай бұрын
Since oil circulates with the freon, why does oil suddenly attack drier beads? And I always wondered how the oil can go uphill inside the evaporator to even get to the liquid side.
@MEmyselfAndReed Жыл бұрын
Just wanna say thank you for this. You gained a sub.
@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@pagliaccisghost2692 жыл бұрын
Wish I knew this when I was young, before I screwed up my back working for a moving company 🙃
@jeffdowiyogo42952 жыл бұрын
Ben you have helped me twice!! Thank you
@hhauffe3 жыл бұрын
Great How To video... clever, entertaining, AND informative! Great job!! Above, in reference to "which side?", you say: "Depends on where filter dryer is, opposite of that. " -- but how do I know? In this case I'm looking at a new Magic Chef 10.1 cu.ft. that I''m trying to get home from Home Depot. The 'user manual' just said don't put it on its side with no image or picture of the underside guts. Any suggestions?? -- thanks :)
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
The filter dryer is the big copper piece that should be labeled in the video. Its much larger than all the other copper tubing. You want to avoid putting the fridge on that side, because you don't want a ton of oils sitting in that dryer getting pushed into the insanely small capillary line that's the next piece after the dryer.
@KimikoMaui2 жыл бұрын
What if the whole back of fridge Is neatly covered so can't see anything
@m.taylor8 ай бұрын
The Brick delivery guys laid our fridge on its back when moving it off the truck, and I heard doing that can cause trouble with the internal parts. Instead of having a ramp set up, they just pushed it off the big truck onto the roadside, that we are lucky it was not damaged. Interesting how they, being in that business, do not even know how to handle fridges.
@WideEyesOH2 жыл бұрын
I recently had a fridge delivered and when they were getting it on the dolly it was tilted on its side for about 5 minutes. When they brought it in they plugged it in right away. Should I be concerned or would the fridge already be failing if there was an issue?
@bensappliancesandjunk2 жыл бұрын
No. When they are delivered and ran for the very first time, they're usually set up for such a situation.
@workhardplayharder26453 жыл бұрын
Courtney love totally destroyed Nirvana
@weld4beer1062 жыл бұрын
Nirvana reference was spot on . Great job !!!!
@bensappliancesandjunk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@douglaswatters73032 жыл бұрын
Why is it that the refrigerators we had when I was a kid didn't have a single circuit board in them and lasted for 30 years and the fridges we have now have computer boards in them that look like they came off the space shuttle and they break down in five years?
@bensappliancesandjunk2 жыл бұрын
Manufacturers are cheap, and they are required to put a lot of energy efficient features in.
@JWB6713 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, so if a unit has been laying on the side facing towards the filter (opposite of what you recommend) would it make sense to lay it back on the side you recommend for a few hours before returning to upright to allow the lines that were filled to empty back into the compressor? Looks like going from the bad side right to upright wouldn’t allow much drainage to take place.
@evanmartin1210 Жыл бұрын
Would love it if this was answered! I layed my unit on the wrong side for a 2 hour car ride. Will putting the unit upright fix this problem, or is putting it on the wrong side damaging to those filter beads no matter what?
@carptackula75369 ай бұрын
Did you find the answer?
@ezekiel39347 ай бұрын
Damn I did the same, will wait 24 hours and report my findings 😅
@NoeGonzalez77 ай бұрын
@@ezekiel3934what happened?
@Nanananananabatman11 ай бұрын
Does this apply to a 4.5 mini fridge as well?
@igypop. Жыл бұрын
great explanation, thank you.. 😃
@akhileshnishad85063 жыл бұрын
Very nice video
@buildfixbreak79472 жыл бұрын
I love this video. So great. Nice work
@danielstewart52083 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this! Keep it up Ben
@dsb227 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dude! That helps a lot!
@AutistCat2 жыл бұрын
My new chest freezer was on its back, as opposed to its side. For close to an hour during transport. Would it be enough to let it stand upright for an hour before turning on?
@tonyroma75992 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Awesome job
@ricomartinez17703 жыл бұрын
This was such a thorough video I’m giving a sub, but mainly for the make appliances great again hat ha ha
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Hat is now available! Link: bit.ly/3dtHHjE
@CairnCreek3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I just came over from your brothers channel. I’ll catch up on other videos.
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@HEADBANGRR4 ай бұрын
Great info Thank you
@JamesZJi2 жыл бұрын
informative. but, when aR134a compressor is running, oil cycles together with the refrigerant through the whole circuit.
@bediaswild63373 жыл бұрын
Super good info here! Thanks so much for sharing this.
@stanleydmello57583 жыл бұрын
Thank you, just what I needed to know ,without having to destroy my refrigerator
@neepay93248 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video 😂😂😂😂
@najah35792 жыл бұрын
Hello..how about freezer chest? Can use the same way? Tq
@vmr67712 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks for the tips and some of the jokes. BTW, Nirvana never had a chance w Courtney. 🤣
@manavai91593 жыл бұрын
Good info and thanks for the laughs 😊
@travishall63483 жыл бұрын
I have to transport a brand new frig for two hours in a truck bed. While looking at the front of the frig. which side of the frig. Left or right should be laying in the truck bed?
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
TYPICALLY right side. Main thing about transporting on its side for 2hrs is leaving it upright for quite some time before plugging in.
@irene1234 Жыл бұрын
What if the fridge is transported to the store from the manufacturer on its wrong side? Then even if you drive it home the right way after you purchase it, it might still have a short lifespan because of the original improper transport of it, no?
@seand98827 ай бұрын
Finally... Someone else who thinks Foo Fighters suck 😂
@complex_variation2 жыл бұрын
such a good video, thanks
@derricknguthiru79492 жыл бұрын
I used this technique exactly as recommended and now my fridge won't freeze things
@Azraque3 жыл бұрын
I love refrigerators
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@ml96332 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir ! Clear and easy :) Maurice
@CompetentSalesUSA Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@josephmoore4598 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DavidReedWatson2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video and hilarious!
@tonybparalegal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@carptackula75369 ай бұрын
Why don't all new fridges break upon transportation to a store? - I mean no shipping transport company is going to open every fridge cardboard box to determine which way the compressor tubes are oriented in order to ensure that when tipping on a trolley no oil goes where we don't want it. Surely some oil must get where it shouldn't, even being moved on / off trucks and in transit in loading docks etc
@ryanspackman5484 ай бұрын
They never lay them down.
@richardzapata44113 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info!!
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@stevens64463 жыл бұрын
good info
@DoB3213 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@markjaysonmendoza3 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome! Now I know...!
@mikecartermulcy10 ай бұрын
Wrt to ref of Cortney Love destroying Nirvana, u r being too kind- admit it - her relationship was ke the oil grtting into the filter dryer... corrosive.
@sky-qq8xq3 жыл бұрын
Dear Ben thank you for such a beneficial video ✔︎ My question → if mistaken lay a Refrigerator on to filter dryer side for a short time (only when loading and unloading-just a few mnts or 50-60 seconds) waiting 24 or 48 hours before plug in can enough to be ''filter dryer'' totally purified from the oil? Because your video indicates that ''filter dryer'' contents getting rust after oil contact. Why I am asking that, 2 days ago my GE side by side refrigerator transported carefully, however I am not sure that is laid down 'filter dryer'' side when loading and unloading time for a short time.Your answer will be highly appreciated.
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
As long as it's upright for the 24h you should be good regardless... filter dryer side is optimal but not required. But if tilted only for a few moments, I usually wait an hour just to be safe.
@sky-qq8xq3 жыл бұрын
@@bensappliancesandjunk Thank you for prompt and useful answer.You are really good 👏
@alpaslanay78763 жыл бұрын
Dear Ben, I have a question not related with your above post.I just got a GCE21YETAFSS ref, its old but in good condition.My question: when cleaning, I mistakely (ref was plugged) did a short circuit (blue and red cables) with a screwdriver on water line electric socket, (thats under freezer side, by the water pipe connection), there was corrosion on the socket and I used contact cleaner (not oily).After I caused a short circuit a short moment, right after compressor motor restarted and till now all functions are seans OK, I just wanted to hear your comment.Do you think such short circuit may cause trouble on mainboard or somethings wrong? Or the GE ref may have a protection for such events?Have a nice weekend.
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
@@alpaslanay7876 if everything seems OK YOU should be in good shape. Most circuits are over spec so they would be able to handle small surges
@tomhum19743 жыл бұрын
Hello. I bought a upright freezer didn't know was good condition or not. I transported it lay down. I waited a day to plug in. But it only cold but doesn't freeze. Please help. Thanks for your replying
@bensappliancesandjunk3 жыл бұрын
I would check the black condenser coils underneath to make sure they are very clean