How to Move a Vending Machine

As a good commercial moving company, Firehouse Movers understands that many businesses have different streams of income. Depending on the kind of business that you are running, there is a chance that one of the revenue streams is vending machines. Vending machines are valuable for companies because they give them cash in the form of coins and bills. It only makes sense that a business should want to move them when the time comes for a move. If you are wondering how to move a vending machine, Firehouse Movers and our Dallas commercial movers are here to help. Continue reading below for more from our Dallas long-distance movers. 

How to Move a Soda Vending Machine

Obviously, vending machines are incredibly bulky and heavy. Moving them is often more complex than any other item that a business may have. Most vending machines weigh between 400 and 900 pounds when they are empty. This means that the first step is to empty the machine of any stock that may be inside of it so that it is as light as possible.

After emptying the machine, you should gather all of the materials necessary to move it from point A to point B. There are many different kinds of equipment that you need to consider, with the most important being a pallet jack. A pallet jack is a kind of miniature forklift that you can rent at home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowes. After getting a pallet jack, you need to get the following materials: 

• Furniture blankets
• Packing tape
• Screwdrivers

After emptying out your vending machine and getting the tools that you need, you can begin the moving process.

The first step in the moving process is to measure the dimensions of your vending machine. This gives you a rough idea of if your machine will be able to fit through doors and if you can bring it to your new home or office. It is important to understand that if a door is not wide enough at first, a doorway can be made a little larger by taking the door off of its hinges. After preparing any doorways, it is a good idea to tie the power cord to the back of the machine or secure it in another manner so that people do not trip over it during the move.

The next step in the process is to wrap the machine with furniture blankets. This gives the machine the extra protection it needs against accidental hits with other hard objects during transit. This also makes sure that the new building’s walls are protected from the vending machine when it is getting moved in by protecting against chipped walls or paint.

After wrapping the vending machine, it is a good idea to use the pallet jack to lift the machine up. To use a pallet jack, slide the forks under the vending machine and slowly lift it so that the machine begins to levitate off of the floor. Once it is off the floor, you can transport it to the moving truck on its way to the new office or another location.

How to Move a Vending Machine by Yourself

If you are learning how to move a vending machine, it is essential to realize that it is never a good idea to do so by yourself. However, using a pallet jack makes this job much easier than in years past. If you need to move a vending machine alone, you should be keen to make sure that you take your time so that you do not have any accidents, as doing so could potentially be fatal. Also, moving a vending machine alone can be more expensive. How much does it cost to move a vending machine alone? If you do it alone, you will have to bear the cost of the pallet jack and moving blankets by yourself. To move a vending by yourself, follow the previous steps with extra caution. 

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