How to Store Appliances

You may not be able to control when a storm will blow through and leave you without power, but you can take some steps to make sure your appliances are ready for a few days of downtime. Properly storing your appliances is important if you want them to last as long as possible. Follow these tips on how to store appliances:

How to Store Appliances

Storing Your Washer and Dryer

It’s important to store your washer and dryer in a clean and well-ventilated area. Avoid storing them in a basement or garage unless they’re well vented and you have the space available. You should also keep them away from heat sources such as furnaces or air conditioners, as these can cause damage over time. If you don’t have any other options, place them on platforms that elevate them away from moisture buildup on the floor (if you do not have wooden floors). Also keep them away from water sources like sinks, toilets, or bathtubs. Remember: appliances need air circulating around them to function properly!

Storing Your Refrigerator

• Turn off the power to your refrigerator before storing it.
• Empty the contents of your refrigerator and wipe it out with a clean, damp cloth (or paper towels). If some of your food has spoiled, throw it away; otherwise, store that food in a separate container in another part of the house so you can use it as needed during storage.
• Leave the door open while you’re cleaning, so air can circulate inside the appliance—this will help prevent mold from growing on its interior parts over time.
• Remove any shelves from inside your refrigerator, then place them in plastic bags before sealing them shut with twist ties or rubber bands at each corner so they don’t get damaged during storage (or from getting wet if rain should fall). Store these bags inside another larger bag for extra protection against moisture damage if necessary—for example, if this is going to be an especially rainy season where you live or if you know there’ll be a lot of humidity indoors due to other reasons (for example: natural disasters like hurricanes).

Storing Your Microwave

Don’t store it in the garage. If you have a garage and the microwave is one of your most-used kitchen appliances, then this might seem like a good place to put it. Don’t do that. The cold air from any open door will cause condensation inside your microwave and ruin its electronics.

Don’t store it in the attic or basement. If you don’t want to make room for your microwave in one of the rooms listed above, then don’t try to store it up high where no one can see or use it—that just wastes space and makes things difficult later on when you want to bring out your beloved appliance again.

Don’t store it on countertops or in closets (for example). Even if there are plenty of places available around your house where you could put a microwave safely away from everyone else but still keep it nearby whenever needed—think about which options would work best for each situation before making any decisions about where exactly should go next time someone needs their favorite lunchtime food reheated quickly after coming home from work late again!

Other Appliances You Can Store

There are many other appliances you can store to keep your kitchen clean and organized. Here are a few examples:

• Vacuum Cleaner
• Toaster
• Blender
• Food Processor

Use the tips here to help you store your appliances properly.

To help you along, we’ve compiled a list of tips to keep in mind as you store your appliances:

• Make sure your storage unit is sturdy and clean. If it isn’t sturdy, it won’t protect your items from breakage. And if it’s dirty, mold and mildew can form on the inside of the unit, making them less effective at protecting your things. In both cases, this can cause damage to some of those expensive appliances! Be sure to wipe down the inside with a damp cloth before putting anything in there. It also wouldn’t hurt to invest in a deodorizer; that way any lingering smells will be masked by something pleasant-smelling instead!
• Keep appliances off floors or other difficult-to-clean surfaces (like concrete). You should also try not to stack more than four appliances on top of one another because doing so would make cleaning under them difficult—and who wants an easy-to-clean home? Not us!
• Keep refrigerators away from windows or vents where sunlight could affect their cooling systems and destroy food inside over time

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about how to store your appliances. Remember, there are many different ways to do this and the best way for you depends on the type of appliance in question. We know it can be confusing sometimes, but don’t worry—just keep all of these tips in mind and you’ll be fine!