Moving house can be a stressful time, so the last thing you want it to worry about a cracked TV too! In this article, we’ll consider the different ways that you can make moving home with your old TV a bit less stressful. We’ll talk about how to package curved TVs, the importance of keeping the original packaging and receipts, how to keep all the cables tidy and we’ll even add some tips about moving your TV accessories as well (soundbars, brackets, DVD players etc).
Packing a Flat Screen TV
In all circumstances, using the original packaging you bought the television in is the most preferable way to move your television. Your TV has already travelled some distance in this packaging, so you should be able to trust it to protect your television correctly on its way to your new home.
However, we understand that expecting everyone to keep the original packaging for all their delicate items is a difficult request; students struggle with space, for example, and the thought of dedicating space to a pile of cardboard boxes and Styrofoam can be harder for some households than others.
We also advise that you take extra care to avoid placing anything extra heavy on the screen as this could cause cracks and fractures. Instead, aim to transport your television exerting as little force as possible onto it.
If you have been unable to retain the original packaging for your television, then you might want to consider using blankets and/ or bubble wrap with tape. You will also want to look for a box as close to your TV’s dimensions as possible. Shops regularly have spare cardboard that you can take if you ask, so keep an eye out next time you’re doing your weekly shop! You’ll be looking for a box that fits your television quite closely, with a few spare centimetres to allow you to add some extra packaging as a buffer for your screen.
Packing a Curved TV
Curved screens are, understandably, harder to pack for transportation. If possible, you’ll want to hold onto the original packaging if you fear that another move will be in your future, but if not then you will simply have to take the utmost care in transporting it. You may want to fill the curved space with a thin pillow before continuing to wrap it up with bubble wrap and blankets.
You’ll want to be extra careful of putting weight or stress on a curved screen television as they are extra susceptible to cracks.
Other Tips
Before you attempt to pack your television away, you should disconnect all the cables and tidy those away and you should also clean any aspects of your television that are dirty. A rogue bit of dirt stuck to your screen might not cause any damage in a normal situation, but when moving your television, there’s always a chance that this dirt could be smeared into your screen and leave a scratch. For this reason, we recommend that you always give your television a cursory clean before you pack it away for transportation.
If you’re not confident with identifying technology and cables, then you might want to label all the cables you pull out of your television to make it easier to set up in your new home. You’ll also want to keep those cables and the remote with the television once it’s packed – you might do this by simply taping them to the outside of the box if you’re moving in dry weather, but you’ll need to exercise more caution if it’s raining.
If My TV is Damaged in Transit
If, despite trying your best to avoid putting weight on your television whilst it is moved, your TV has still received some damage during your move, then you can speak to us about possible repairs and costs. You may also be interested in purchasing a replacement television or, if you’re moving to a larger house, more TVs for your extra rooms.
An Alternative
One way to get around the stress of moving your TV to your new house is to see this as an opportunity to buy a new television for you and your family. You can try to offer your old TV to your landlord, new tenants or the buyers of your old home if you want to try to get some money for it, then all you have left to do is order one of our cheap TVs and wait for it to arrive at your new house.
