Interstate Movers: How to Pack delicate Computers

Posted by joanne on May 31st, 2009 at 03:08pm

When moving , there are a lot of things to look forward to, even though it can be quite stressful. Moving fragile items and delicate electronics only complicates matters; these items are often very expensive and one false move can leave you out thousands of dollars.

When you find out you will be moving, you will want to start packing your fragile items so they are not around as you pack the rest. Use more cushioning than you think you need: bubble wrap and Styrofoam peanuts are both commercially available at shipping-supply stores. Always use new boxes for your electronics, older boxes may be alright for other items, such as clothes, but they may have weak spots. To reinforce weak areas, as well as make sure the boxes do not pop open during transport, you will want to double tape all seams and flap edges.

By transporting your electronics yourself, you can ensure their safety, as well as any information you may have on your computer. So long as it is mild temperature outside, you can pack your electronics in your trunk, make sure they have plenty of packing around the so as not to jostle them around.If your electronics are exposed to very warm temperatures they can get damaged. In hot weather, you will want to keep the vehicle as cool as possible, your electronics will make the trip better in lower temperatures. Electronics do much better in colder temperatures.

If you will not be transporting your electrical devices yourself, make sure the moving company knows what boxes they are so they can get special care when moving them. You will not want to just hand your electronics over to the company until you have all the insurance information in case something happens . If you have to make a claim, how long does it usually take? Will the entire value of your equipment be coveredWhat is the amount that will be covered in the event that anything is damaged? Heat can damage electronics, you want to make sure they will not be left overnight in a hot truck. If you use a red marker and mark the boxes “FRAGILE” most interstate movers will know how to properly handle and store these boxes. Ask the movers to load the boxes with electronics last, make sure to have them all in one place. If the move is going to take a couple days, the movers can move the electrical items to a cooler location when they stop for the night.

There are companies who specialize in moving just electrical items, you may want to look into one of these. Do not settle with just the basic moving quotes, ask what other packages they have to offer. By shipping your electrical items separately you can have less stress to worry about. You do not want to ship through the regular mail, you run a higher chance of things getting broken then you would through the moving company.

The more planning and preparation time you allot yourself, the less you will be rushed when time comes. Rushing can lead to disaster; get your packing done early and all will go smoothly!

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