Televisions, monitors, speakers, and other electronics can be awkward to carry and easy to damage when boxes shift. Plan how each item will be packed, lifted, and placed in the moving vehicle before moving day. Tell your movers about large or fragile equipment when you request an estimate so packing needs can be discussed in advance.
1. Make an Inventory Before Packing
List large electronics and their accessories, and note which items need special boxes or extra help carrying. Measure televisions and monitors and check the route through doors, stairs, and elevators at both addresses. Photograph the condition of high-value items for your records before they are packed.
2. Ask What the Moving Company Can Transport
Confirm whether the crew can pack and carry each item, what materials are needed, and whether any devices or batteries have restrictions. Keep loose or damaged batteries out of moving boxes, and follow the manufacturer’s handling instructions. Discuss unusually large or delicate equipment before moving day.
3. Choose a Sturdy, Properly Sized Box
Use the original carton if it is intact and provides a secure fit, or ask about an appropriate moving box. Avoid a box that is too small or leaves the item free to slide around. Keep accessories separate from screens so hard parts cannot press against the display.
4. Protect Screens and Prevent Movement
Use suitable padding around the item and fill gaps so it cannot shift inside the box. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for screen orientation and handling; do not assume every display can be laid flat. Close and label the box clearly.
5. Keep Cords and Accessories Together
Unplug devices only after following the maker’s shutdown instructions. Label cables and place remotes, stands, screws, and adapters in small marked bags. Secure each bag with the corresponding device or keep it in a clearly identified accessories box.
6. Plan Loading and Carrying
Tell the crew which boxes contain fragile electronics. Keep the route clear and check that the carton can pass safely through doorways. Ask how the items will be positioned in the truck and protected from shifting; do not place heavy boxes on top of fragile screens.
7. Check Items at Delivery
Check the outside of each carton at delivery and note any visible damage promptly through the moving company’s normal process. Open boxes carefully and inspect the items before discarding packing materials. Allow temperature-sensitive devices to reach an appropriate room temperature according to the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Need help preparing for a move? See our packing and unpacking services or contact Mid Atlantic Van Lines with the addresses, moving date, and an inventory of items requiring special attention. For interstate moves, confirm service and the required operating authorization before booking.