When it’s time to relocate to a new residence, should you take your old appliances with you? Sometimes your new home will already be furnished with appliances, which might make it an easy decision to simply leave your old appliances behind. But what if your new place will be unfurnished or only partially furnished? How do you know whether to have the Mississauga, ON moving company load your appliances on the truck or to leave them behind?
Here’s a look at what to consider before you decide whether to take your appliances with you or to leave them behind for the new owners of your current home.
Space
You might come across a situation where the appliances in your current home simply won’t fit in your new home. So the fridge in your kitchen right now might be too big to fit in your new kitchen. The same thing might be applicable as relates to the dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, freezer, and other appliances. It makes no sense to go through the hassle of moving with appliances that you won’t be able to use, so take out your measuring tape and do some measurements to ensure that any appliances you’re moving with will actually fit in your new place.
Aesthetics
It might be that your current appliances won’t fit the style of your new home. Perhaps the appliances are old and outdated in terms of their look. In such a case, you might prefer to go with stainless steel in your new kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
How energy efficient are your current appliances? Older appliances use a lot more electricity than do more modern appliances. It’s best to get appliances with Energy Star labels showing just how energy efficient the appliances are. If you swap out all or most of your older appliances for new appliances, you’ll notice the savings on your monthly utility bill.
Worn and Torn
If your old appliances are the worse for wear, you might decide that it’s not worth taking them to your new place. Your old appliances might be on their last legs, which might make it unwise to take them with you. This is especially the case if you’ll be spending money to have the movers load them onto the truck.
New Home Has Appliances
If your new home will come with appliances, then it won’t make sense to take your old appliances with you. You can leave them behind or even sell them if you so choose.
Are you looking for a Mississauga, ON moving company that can help make your moving day a success? Get in touch with us at ABS Movers & Storage. We offer moving, storage, and junk removal services, so you can come to us for all your moving-related needs. For the help you need, give us a call or pay us a visit. We’ve had the opportunity to help many families across the GTA with their moving needs. For help with rush moves, mid-month specials, last-minute moves, emergency moves, junk removals, and storage units, get in touch.
