How much does it cost to move a refrigerator?

Moving a refrigerator in Fresno costs $55.30 for 3 miles and $123.50 for 25 miles with BoxHauls. That includes the $29 heavy-item fee. Add $17 for a helper. Refrigerators always ride upright.

The formula

$17.00 base, plus $3.10 per mile, plus the $29 heavy-item fee that applies to refrigerators and freezers. The full formula is on BoxHauls pricing.

What a refrigerator move costs by distance

Refrigerator sizes and fit

Type	Width × depth × height (in)	Weight (lb)	Rides	Book as	Helper
Top-freezer	28–33 × 28–34 × 61–69	150–250	Upright	Large Item Pick-up	Needed
Bottom-freezer	29–33 × 29–34 × 67–70	200–300	Upright	Large Item Pick-up	Needed
Side-by-side	33–36 × 28–36 × 65–71	250–350	Upright	Large Item Pick-up	Needed
French door	30–36 × 29–36 × 68–71	250–350	Upright	Large Item Pick-up	Needed
Mini fridge	18–24 × 18–26 × 20–35	40–80	Upright	Large Item Pick-up	Optional

Dimensions and weights are typical manufacturer ranges. Depth includes handles. A 6.5 ft pickup bed holds any of these standing up. See which job type and truck fit your stuff.

What changes the price

• Distance. Every mile adds $3.10.
• A helper. Adds $17.
• A second appliance. [TODO: whether the heavy-item fee applies per item or per trip]
• Not the stairs. There’s no stairs fee, but stairs with a fridge always need two people.

Helper guidance

Every full-size refrigerator is a two-person job. Request a helper, but helpers come with the driver and aren’t guaranteed. If no driver with a helper accepts, you’ll need a second person ready to help load and unload.

How to prep a refrigerator

1. Empty it and unplug it about 24 hours before the move, so the freezer defrosts and drains.
2. Remove shelves and drawers, or tape them in place.
3. Shut off and disconnect the water line if there’s an ice maker. [TODO: confirm drivers don’t disconnect or connect water lines]
4. Tape the doors closed and coil the cord to the back.
5. Measure the doorways at both ends. Removing the doors can buy 2–4 inches.
6. Check the manual for how long to wait before plugging it back in. In Fresno summer heat, have its new spot ready so it doesn’t sit in a hot garage or driveway.

Here’s how refrigerator delivery works, plus the rest of appliance delivery and haul-away. Moving laundry too? See what a washer and dryer move costs.