Do you need to let a fridge settle?

Let it stand In transit, your appliance gets shaken around, so it’s best to let everything settle before you plug it in. If it was transported upright, give it at least an hour before you plug it in. If it was transported on its side, turn it the right way up and leave it for at least four hours.

Why do I have to let my new fridge settle?

Why Does The Fridge Need to Settle? It is important to let your fridge settle before turning it on. A fridge’s compressor system has oils to help lubricate different components. This oil protects all working parts, ensuring they don’t break down over time with constant use.

How long after moving a fridge can it be turned on?

If it was on its side for more than a day, leave it standing upright for 24 hours before running the refrigerator. If laying on its side just briefly to service, clean or adjust, just a few minutes of stand time will be enough.

How long should you leave a fridge freezer to settle?

You can put food in your new fridge freezer after letting it settle for 4 hours if it was transported on its side or 1 hour if it was transported upright. After this amount of time you’re absolutely fine and safe to put your food in your new fridge freezer.

Should I let my fridge settle before using?

The premise behind letting a fridge settle prior to use is that if a fridge has been transported incorrectly (not upright), leaving the fridge upright will allow any oil that has unduly migrated out of the compressor due to incorrect handling, to return to the compressor via gravity prior to operation.

Why do you leave the fridge off when moving a refrigerator?

The reason you should leave your fridge off after transporting is because the oil inside may have moved out of the compressor. Leaving the fridge off allows the oil to settle back where it should be. If the compressor is run without enough oil, the piston could seize.

What happens if you don’t put oil in the fridge?

Leaving the fridge off allows the oil to settle back where it should be. If the compressor is run without enough oil, the piston could seize. If you have transported the fridge upright most of the way, it should be ok.

What happens if you don’t put your refrigerator upright?

That’s because when it is not upright the compressor oil could flow into a position which would cause damage unless the refrigerator is put upright long enough to permit the oil to flow to where it belongs. Probably no damage would occur, but it is a risk best avoided.