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The Clever Homeowner The Clever Homeowner is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. You can definitely transport a water heater on its side, for those who have a truck with a topper it’s your only option. Use plenty of padding, secure the water heater with straps, and don’t drive like a maniac. Then when you get to your destination, make sure there is plenty of muscle around to help get the water heater safely in place. The main reason that it’s preferable to transport a water heater vertically is because the unit has a glass lining inside of it that can break if the box hits a bump. There are ways to protect the water heater such as using blankets for padding and using straps so that the unit doesn’t rattle around.The new water heater will also have controls on one side, and it’s important not to transport the unit with those controls facing down (it will be noted on the packaging which way to place ‘up’).&nbsp;The dip tube and anode sticking out of the top of the heater are also very fragile. These can be pried out for safer transport when moving, especially on the side. You can also do yourself some favors by taking the smoothest trek home and driving like there’s a baby on board. The actual moving isn’t the only problem, as plenty of water heater accidents happen when people get the appliance home (fall off the truck, improper moving). Make sure you have plenty of help to get the water heater into the utility room. These things weigh almost 100 pounds even when empty and are 5′ tall and round – not the easiest dimensions to be lugging around.Whether you’re moving a water heater from house to house, bought a new one, or just trying to swap out a defunct unit – it’s important to know the principles behind doing so safely. Almost everybody has heard about safe transport of refrigerators, but water heaters are kind of a mystery.Before getting into the actual transport of the water heater, a quick refresher on how to unhook it never hurts: Electrical water heaters follow similar instructions, except that the gas doesn’t need to be cut and capped. You might think that helping a person move their vases, or fine artwork, or rare baseball card collection is the most stressful aspect of relocating, but nearly to a T it’s the refrigerator that most homeowners are worried about. Yes if you break a 6-foot mirror the damage is evident instantly, but many people think that transporting a refrigerator on its side will cause countless damage down the line. Six years from now when a compressor burns out or the unit is cycling too often people will still think it’s because of improper moving, not just general product life cycle.So how do you transport appliances like refrigerators or freezers? A good rule of thumb is that when in doubt, keep these appliances upright – like they’d be when installed in a home.&nbsp; There are issues that can arise when transporting a refrigerator on its side, namely the compressor oil seeping into the cooling lines and clogging them. This ultimately causes the unit to run too hot and eventually burn up. Some of the links on our website are affiliate links. And as an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission on qualifying purchases after clicking on those links, at no additional cost to you.I don’t have all the answers for all the questions regarding home maintenance and home repairs. &nbsp;But what I can do is share with you the things I do know and the things I continue to learn about. Learn how to take care of your home and for the things around your home!This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases after clicking on those links, at no additional cost to you.© 2023 by TheCleverHomeowner.com Back to Top Close

The Clever Homeowner The Clever Homeowner is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. You can definitely transport a water heater on its side, for those who have a truck with a topper it’s your only option. Use plenty of padding, secure the water heater with straps, and don’t drive like a maniac. Then when you get to your destination, make sure there is plenty of muscle around to help get the water heater safely in place. The main reason that it’s preferable to transport a water heater vertically is because...

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