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How To Pack Appliances

Packing appliances is practically an art form. If you think about how much some appliances cost, you'll agree it's an art worth learning. Whether you're packing for self storage or a big move, this is something you really need to get right, first time and all the time.

Packing basics

The first thing to do is some risk evaluation. Computers, gaming consoles and TVs need special care, and so do their peripherals.
Containers: You will require solid containers, preferably strong materials like heavy duty cardboard or even wood. (Two ply can be a bit too brittle, particularly if there's a lot of handling involved. The containers must be significantly bigger than the appliances, because otherwise the appliances are exposed to direct impacts.
Interior packing: Never put appliances directly on the base of a container. If they're dropped, transfer shock is instant, and more likely than not it'll trash the appliance. The bottom of the container should be lined with Styrofoam, packing beads, or something similar, to a depth of at least 5cm (2 inches, roughly) and the appliance should sit comfortably on this base. (Shredded paper is fine, but needs to be about twice as thick. Whole newspapers and magazines can also work, just keep the bedding stable.)
Packing around appliances- Very important: Each of these items must be supported and protected on all sides, top and bottom. Just do it, and you'll save yourself money as well as a lot of cursing. Be patient, and make sure the appliances are packed so they're surrounded with cover and not able to jolt around inside the container.
Bubble wrap: The old reliable bubble wrap is perfect for appliances, and re-usable for years. Use very large sheets, and wrap the appliance horizontally and vertically completely at least twice.
Sealing the appliances: There's one risk most people never suspect, when packing appliances- Moisture. A humid day or simple lack of ventilation can cause problems. The packing needs to be air tight, which will also control the moisture issues.
Original boxes. Some appliance boxes, like TV shipping boxes are OK, some are unspeakably lousy. The basic requirements are solidity, and you still need to pack them properly. (If you've still got their original packing, that'll be good, but again, make sure they're stable and not in direct contact with the container surfaces.

Storage containers

Most people think that the big storage containers solve the storage issue. They don't. They're designed to make handling and storage easier, not packing. In storage, they're space savers. They solve the big issue of having a large container, but they can get complicated when you're packing. The best options aren't simple, but they will take your appliances safely to where they need to go.

You will need:
Packing tape, and tons of it.
Lots of packing materials
Good strong smaller containers

The load inside the storage container should be well balanced, with the heavier stuff under the lighter materials. Do not put anything in a position in which the weight of a heavy appliance can move against it and crush it.

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The Major Appliances Millionaire's Club

www.euromonitor.com Euromonitor International's Head of Global Consumer Appliance Research, Simon Maddrell, discusses the major appliances millionaire's club of 2010. This club is reserved for major appliance manufactures that sold more than one million units in 2010. 40 companies broke the million mark this year. The top five companies are * Whirlpool * Electrolux * Haier * Bosch * LG Whirlpool still has quite a big advantage in the number one spot, although many of its sales of were helped by stimulus packages aimed at consumer appliances. Haier, in third place, actually had many sales coming from China, but a large part of those sales were due to a subsidy program that has been active since 2009. Because of that program, Haier grew the most out of any other company on the list- about 13% in 2010. The companies hardest hit in the millionaire's club are the those doing the bulk of business in developed markets. Developed markets are having the hardest time recovering from recession. Eastern Europe performed poorly in the major appliance market in 2010 as well. Therefore, there is a lot of emphasis for appliance manufactures to maintain share in Western Europe and North America, and expand into emerging markets with the largest middle class. Maddrell explains that the key winners in the club this year have a high exposure to Asia, and are starting to move into Africa. A key example of this is Electrolux's acquisition of Olympus Group. If that deal goes through, Electrolux ...

Revealed - How To Choose The Right Chest Freezer

One of the most important kitchen appliances nowadays is the chest freezer, as many families now rely on these to keep large amounts of food for long periods, along with giving them the opportunity to cook meals in a batch to be eaten later. However when choosing a chest freezer there are certain considerations you need to bear in mind in order to make the right decision, and this article will give some pointers to help make the decision easy.

The first thing that you will need to decide upon is the amount of space you will need. As with the standard upright models, chest freezers are available in various sizes, and in most cases the larger the freezer the more money you will have to pay. Before you make a decision it is a good idea to think about how much freezing space you will need, since it is pointless to buy a freezer too big for your needs. You also need to take into account how much space you have available, since the very bulky chest freezer may need to be stored in a challenge or storerooms.

Once you have decided on the actual size of freezer you need, you should take a look at the features that are available, especially on some of the more modern models. One thing that is worth paying attention to is whether the freezer has a quick freeze feature, which will allow you to freeze foods very rapidly. You also need to take a look at how adjustable the temperature is, since this will enable you to stock a wide range of foods and keep them at exactly the right temperature.

Once you have decided on this the only other thing you need to look at is how much money you're willing to spend. It may be better to buy a fairly small chest freezer and use this for keeping frozen food that you do not use on a regular basis, rather than buying a large one and finding that you do not use it to its full capacity. However if you have a large family, a large freezer can be one of the best things to buy, since it really will give you a lot of flexibility in how you store your food. Take a look at some of the many compact freezers on the market and you're sure to find one to suit your style.

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