How to Move a TV Without Damage and Personal Injury

TVs are extremely fragile, so handling them with care is essential for a safe relocation.

If you keep the original TV box in the garage, try to find it as it is the best way to pack and transport an LCD TV.

If you don’t have the original box, you will need to pack your TV in a box of similar size.

How to Pack a TV for Moving

Televisions must be well-padded for better protection during the move.

Put a piece of cardboard over the TV’s glass screen, then wrap the entire item in a large moving blanket and tape the padding in place.

Place the wrapped TV in an appropriately sized box and fill any remaining empty space with anti-static packing peanuts. Seal the box tightly.

How to Move a TV

If you have a 4-wheel dolly, lift the boxed TV up onto it and tie a strap around it and the dolly, top to bottom and make sure it’s tight. This will prevent the TV from unexpectedly falling off of the dolly. Then just easily roll it wherever you need to go.

If stairs need to be traversed or if you decide to carry the TV instead of putting it on a dolly, have three people on the task – one on top with a long strap and two on the bottom to carry most of the weight just like with an armoire or a large bookcase.

Since TVs are so valuable, it’s usually best to get professional movers to take them to your new home. Fill out a moving quote to get in touch with reputable moving companies in your area and choose a carrier that offers quality service at a reasonable price.