Moving Tips - Televisions

Moving Big Screen TV

What you will need: Tape, Original packing boxes and foam forms -or- Large new moving box and foam forms. You can get moving boxes and other packing supplies you need here.

How to pack a big screen tv: Unplug your big screen TV and be certain it has cooled off. Lay it gently on its side and slide the foam forms on either end. Then slide it into the box and set it upright.

Tape the box shut and label “Fragile – Big Screen TV”.

If you do not have the original box, you will still need more protection than packing peanuts provide. Dense foam blocks are much better for this type of job. Gently lay the TV on its side on top of a piece of foam. Tape another piece of foam in the bottom and slide the whole thing into the box. Fill in all sides with foam.

Tape the box shut and label “Fragile – Big Screen TV”.

Moving a TV that is less than 30"

What you will need: Tape, Original packing box complete with protective foam forms -or- tape, large sturdy moving box, large sheet of plastic, foam forms or packing peanuts, utility knife. You can get moving boxes and other packing supplies you need here.

How to pack: Unplug your TV and be certain the interior elements have cooled off before you begin to pack it (3 hours). Check your manual to make sure there are no special moving preparations you need to make to stabilize internal components. Wrap up the cord and secure it tightly with a twist tie.

If you have the original packing box, complete with protective foam forms: place your TV into the box, place foam form on top. Tape the box shut securely. Boldly mark arrows pointing upward on all sides. Boldly mark FRONT on the picture tube side of the box and label “Fragile – TV” on all sides.

If you do not have the original packing box with foam forms for your TV: Begin with a large sturdy box. Purchase foam forms. Cut and contour the forms to completely cover all four inside walls of the box.

Cut two more pieces, one for the bottom of the box and one for the top. Place one form in the bottom of the box and place the TV inside on top of it. Completely fill any empty spaces between the TV and outer contoured foam forms with tightly packed wadded packing paper (not packing peanuts).

Place the last contoured piece of foam form on top of TV. Tape the box shut securely. Boldly mark arrows pointing upward on all sides. Boldly mark FRONT on the picture tube side of the box and label “Fragile – TV” on all sides.

If you must use packing peanuts instead of foam forms be certain to completely enclose your TV in a large piece of plastic and seal it tightly at the top before placing it in the box containing the packing peanuts.

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