How to properly transport a gas stove in Boston?

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How to properly transport a gas stove in Boston?
The gas pipeline in modern high-rise buildings is gradually becoming a thing of the past, but not everyone moves to a new apartment. In old houses, residents are still actively using gas, which means that a gas stove in a new apartment will come in handy. Transportation of such equipment is a simple process, but there are also subtleties that you need to know in advance if you want to deliver the equipment safely.
Preparatory stage
At the very beginning, the owners of gas equipment are already facing the first difficulties — disconnecting the device. If the electric stove can be independently disconnected from the mains by simply pulling the plug out of the socket, then it is impossible to do it on your own. Turning off the gas stove must be carried out by a specialist. Working with such equipment has its own nuances, which only the master knows about. After successful shutdown, it is necessary to prepare the equipment before packing. First, we disconnect all removable elements from the housing. For gas stoves, this is standard:
Handles.
Grilles in the oven and above the hob.
Burners.
Baking sheets from the oven.
When all the removable elements are separated, they need to be well washed and packed in a separate drawer. Do not forget to make an inscription on the box so that it does not get lost in the pile of things later. Some people like to store frying pans, pancake pans or spare baking sheets in the section under the oven. If you are one of them, then be sure to take out these kitchen utensils and put them in a box too.
Now you can start a large-scale cleaning. The plate needs to be pushed out to open access to the case from all sides, and thoroughly wash the device. Firstly, it is not necessary to transport a dirty stove to a new home, and after re-installation, there will be no opportunity to completely remove grease and dirt from the back and side walls. Secondly, cleaning is necessary to solve practical problems. If there were or are cockroaches in the apartment once, then all the equipment needs to be washed so as not to accidentally transport pests to a new house.
Packing of the plate before transportation.
At the next stage, it is necessary to protect important elements of the gas stove from damage:
Hoses for gas supply, if they are simply not removed.
The glass of the oven (in some models it can be removed)
Adjustment knobs.
To preserve the glass of the oven door, it is enough to fix it with adhesive tape. Wrap the body with tape several times and the door will survive the transportation. The gas supply hoses also need to be fixed well and for this it is best to use regular tape again. The entire gas stove must be wrapped in several layers of bubble wrap. If it is not at hand, then you can use cardboard or corrugated cardboard. The second material is preferable, since it more reliably protects the plate body from damage, thanks to the three-layer structure. The final touch is the fixation of the film or cardboard with adhesive tape.
Transportation of a gas stove.
After disconnecting all the removable elements, the gas stove becomes light enough and only one person could handle it, but it is better to carry the equipment from the threshold to the car in four hands. It will be more reliable this way. For the transportation of the plate, both a truck and a passenger car can be used.

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In my opinion, you need to contact a specialist and talk to him about this topic