Moving during the peak of summer requires extra strategy to protect your household goods and ensure a safe, efficient moving day. These help you to prepare your home, pack your belongings, and manage moving day when the temperatures rise.
Separate and Protect Heat-Sensitive Items
Standard moving trucks can act like ovens, with internal temperatures climbing significantly higher than the outdoor air.
- Do Not Pack in the Truck: Move candles, cosmetics, medications, vinyl records, fine art, in your personal, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Double-Check Batteries: Remove batteries from all household devices and toys, as extreme heat can cause them to leak acid and ruin your electronics.
Prepare Both Properties for Efficiency
Managing the airflow and entryways at both your old home and your new home will keep the indoor environment bearable and protect your cooling systems.
- Optimize Your AC: Set your thermostat a few degrees cooler than usual the night before moving day to pre-cool the house. Turn the system off or close vents near the main loading doors right before the movers arrive to prevent burning out the compressor while doors stand open.
- Clear Shaded Paths: Walk the walkways at both properties. Ensure paths through shaded areas (like under trees or carports) are completely clear of debris so the crew can utilize those cooler pathways while carrying heavy items.
- Protect Flooring: Our movers will protect your flowing from shoes that track in dry dust, sweat, and asphalt residue.
Crew Hydration
A hydrated, cool moving crew is a sharp and safe moving crew. Crews will need to take a few hydration breaks throughout the move to prevent heat exhaustion. They typically come prepared with a water cooler and electrolyte drinks providing an easily accessible spot in the kitchen or garage for their cooler is appreciated.
Optimize the Timeline
Beating the afternoon sun is the single best way to streamline a summer relocation.
- Request an Early Start: Confirm an early morning arrival window (typically 8:00 AM) to complete the bulk of the heavy outdoor loading before the temperature spikes in the afternoon.
