How to pack and move electronics
Moving expensive electronics is always a challenge. If you have spent years collecting expensive stereo components you will need to make sure that they are transported and packed safely and secured.
The most obvious solution when moving expensive electronics is to hire a professional moving company that is fully licensed, insured and have a good moving reputation. Unfortunately that’s not always possible, so you will need to do the packing all by yourself. That’s why we have divided a couple of packing tips that will help you with the packing of your precious electronics. Don’t worry it’s not as hard as you may think.
1. The first thing that you should do, is to check if you have any packing or moving instructions in your manual that comes with the device provided by the product manufacturer. If there are any packing or moving tips that are recommended or suggested by the manufacturer, then you should follow them. The product manufacturer knows the most about what it takes to protect the product from any damage when moved.
2. If you have enough storage space in your home, save the original boxes and packing materials of your electronics. They are specially made to protect your electric device, plus if you have the original box and packing materials that comes with your device, you will avoid the exhausting search for the proper packing materials.
3. If the original packing is not available or if it is damaged, then you need to buy some professional packing materials. Start with these essentials: sturdy cartons, newsprint for wrapping things up, tape, scissors and felt tip markers to number and label each box. Ask your moving company to provide to you packing materials.
4. When you disassemble electronics, such as computers, stereos and other devices that have numerous cords, place small colored stickers on the end of each cord and the same color sticker where the cord connects to the device. This will save you a lot of time reading installation instructions. Also if you don’t connect your devices properly you can damage it. Even if you have a warranty for the devices it’s certain that you don’t need any additional stress of finding and dealing with the device manufacturer to cover your warranty.
5. To protect your electronics, you need to cover them with moving pads or light blankets, also seal the moving boxes with packing tape to keep the dust out. To secure your electronics further you can use bubble wrap, paper padding or Styrofoam peanuts.
6. Don’t forget to back up all software that comes with you electronics. Computes require specific software to run properly.
Finally, complete a full list of all electronic components and computer equipment (with serial numbers) prior to moving them. Submit that list to your homeowner’s insurance company.
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