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Archives for the ‘Appliance Service’ Category

Moving a front loading washer

By • Sep 26th, 2011 • Category: Appliance Service

  During a recent road trip, we got behind a young couple pulling a small utility trailer that contained a fairly new and very expensive matching Kenmore front load washer and dryer set. Neither appliance was padded or even well secured. Both bounced up and down and slide across the trailer floor each time the [...]



GE recalls front load washers due to fire and shock hazards

By • Jun 22nd, 2010 • Category: *RELOCATION NEWS UPDATES*, Appliance Service

  As if relocating homeowners didn't have enough problems, those who plan to move a GE brand front loading washer, GE Model# WBVH5, manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010, should read the voluntary recall notice issued by the manufacturer and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission before they pay someone to disconnect, service, transport and [...]



More DOD disconnects in DP3 Domestic 400NG-2010Tariff

By • Feb 22nd, 2010 • Category: Appliance Service, Defense Personal Property Procurement Program (DP3), Department of Defense/Military, GOVERNMENT SPONSORED RELOCATION, Military Moves, MOVE MANAGEMENT

  Recently the diligent folks over at Daycos reviewed the revised Defense Personal Property System (DPS) 400NG tariff and the International Tender in preparation of the upcoming DPS rate filing. Fortunately for those who either subscribe to their blog or use their service, they've already identified several areas which have changed for transportation service providers [...]



How to service gas appliances when moving

By • Nov 5th, 2009 • Category: Appliance Service, Consumer Help, How to

    Found a rather disturbing note in the inbox from a pregnant mom asking if it was OK for her to disconnect her relatively new gas stove and dryer in preparation for her upcoming relocation. She said the moving company her husband’s company hired told her it was her responsibility but the employer wouldn’t [...]