Large Appliance Moving in Ann Arbor
Large appliance moving in Ann Arbor covers the washer you're keeping and raises a question about the fridge you're not. We move what's going with you and can reconnect it, and the city's rules decide what happens to the rest.
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Before you book large appliance moving in Ann Arbor, sort the machines into keep and don't keep. The city says appliances left at the curb won't be picked up and you could be fined. Appliances containing freon aren't allowed in trash carts, and the city points to freon removal for a fee at the Drop-Off Station, 2950 East Ellsworth Rd. Check Recycle Ann Arbor's page for current hours and prices.
A working fridge or freezer has other options. DTE runs a recycling pickup with a rebate for its residential electric customers. The unit must be clean, empty, defrosted, and running, and the crew won't move furniture or remove doors, so read its rules first. Disposal isn't on our list for this service, so line it up before moving day.
Water lines, vents, and drums
Our crew can handle water line disconnection, dryer vent detachment, and refrigerator water line management, then reconnect at the new place if you ask. We secure washer drums, tape doors, and protect outside surfaces before anything rolls. If your dryer or range runs on gas, ask at the estimate who should handle that connection, since our service list covers water lines and vents.
Thinking of a basement laundry? Your basement may have a sump, and the city's flood advice asks residents to know where floor drains discharge and to keep those drains accessible. Set the machines so you can still reach everything.
Northside houses and Plymouth Road elevators
The Northside shows the range. Houses from the 1940s sit on streets off Pontiac Trail, while newer apartments line Plymouth Road. One job might be a basement stair and a narrow door. The other might be a loading door, an elevator, and a long hallway. Ask your building about elevator booking, then tell us what you learn.
Appliance dollies, straps, and padding handle the weight. Heavy-duty runners, plywood pathways for the heaviest items, and door frame padding protect the house. In a rental, check your lease before unplugging anything, since the fridge or stove may belong to the landlord.
Ann Arbor Moving FAQs
No. The city says large items like appliances won't be picked up at the curb and you could be fined. Freon appliances also can't go in trash carts. Look at the Drop-Off Station on East Ellsworth, or DTE's pickup program if it still runs. Confirm with the city.
Reconnect service is available, so ask for it when you book. We set the machine where you need it and make sure it's ready for hookup. Tell us about the hookups at the new place during the estimate.
The city's student move-out drop-off has taken clean, working appliances, including refrigerators, for reuse through Kiwanis, on set dates. It doesn't take non-working freon units. Dates change each year, so check the city's student move page first.