Appliance pulling out in Exeter
Professional appliance pulling out services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Heavy appliances safely pulled forward for cleaning behind or access for repairs. I protect your floors, shift the weight, and leave everything accessible without damage.
When You Can't Shift It Yourself
Need to clean behind the washing machine? Plumber needs access to pipework? That old fridge hasn't budged in years? Don't risk your back or scratch your floors - let me handle the heavy lifting.
💡 Pro tip: Spring cleaning behind appliances isn't just about tidiness - it improves ventilation for fridges and prevents lint buildup behind tumble dryers (a genuine fire risk).
Why Call Someone In?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common DIY Disasters |
|---|---|
| Floors protected with cardboard/mats | Scratched vinyl or torn lino |
| Tilted and walked out carefully | Strained back, dropped appliance |
| Pipes and cables kept safe | Ripped hoses, bent water supply |
| Quick and painless | Hour of swearing and struggle |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Prep | Floor protection laid, water isolated if needed |
| Move | Appliance carefully tilted and walked forward |
| Access | Left in position for cleaning or repairs |
📦 You're Left With
- Clear access behind the appliance
- Everything protected and undamaged
- Space to clean, repair, or inspect
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single appliance | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Two appliances | 25-30 mins | £60 |
| Particularly awkward access | 30-45 mins | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). If you're having other work done same visit, we can often include this for no extra charge.
Perfect For...
✅ Cleaning behind appliances - that grim space you never see
✅ Plumber or electrician access - they need the appliance out of the way
✅ Lost items - dropped something behind the fridge years ago?
✅ Moving house prep - need everything accessible for removal
Why Choose Us for Appliance pulling out in Exeter?
Heavy lifting done safely
No damage to floors or appliances
Quick access for cleaning or repairs
Floors protected throughout
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Prep
I check how the appliance is secured, protect your floor with cardboard or furniture sliders, and make sure pipes and cables have enough slack.
Step 2: Careful Movement
Tilt, walk, slide - whatever works best for that particular appliance and space. No yanking, no forcing.
Step 3: Positioned For Access
Left pulled forward enough for whatever you need to do, stable and safe. Ready for you or your tradesperson.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy doing it yourself? Here's the safe way:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Thick cardboard or furniture sliders
- Someone to help (seriously, don't solo heavy appliances)
- Torch to see behind
- Adjustable spanner (if you need to isolate water)
💧 Water supply first
- For washing machines/dishwashers, turn the isolation tap clockwise (usually behind or beside the appliance)
- If there's no isolation tap, turn off your mains stopcock
- Have towels ready - there's often water left in pipes
🏋️ The safe lift
- Two people, one each side
- Bend your knees, not your back
- Tilt slightly to get furniture sliders underneath
- Slide, don't lift and carry
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Trying to do it solo (recipe for injury or damage)
- Not protecting the floor (hello scratches)
- Yanking it straight out (pipes don't stretch that far)
- Forgetting about the power cable at the back
💡 Pro trick: Washing machines and dishwashers are front-heavy when tilted. Have your strongest person at the front controlling the weight, weaker person guiding from the back.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎯 Combining jobs: If you're having a plumber or electrician around, book them first, then call me to pull the appliance out just before they arrive. Saves you the wait and awkward timing.
Multiple appliances? Do them all at once - I'm already there and it barely adds any time.
Old kitchen with no isolation taps? Common in Exeter's older houses. I can fit isolation valves while I'm there if you want (separate job, but saves you calling a plumber later).
Frequently Asked Questions
What appliances can you pull out?
Washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cookers - basically anything heavy that you can't shift yourself. I move it carefully, protect your floors, and make sure nothing gets scratched or damaged.
Can you do it if the appliance is in a tight space?
Usually yes. Those integrated units and tight gaps are exactly why people call - you need someone who knows how to manoeuvre things without wrecking your kitchen. I've done hundreds of these in Exeter's older houses.
Will you put it back afterwards?
That's normally a separate visit (see Appliance Pushing Back), but if I'm already there for another job we can often do both in one go. Just mention it when you book.
Do I need to turn the water off first?
For washing machines and dishwashers, yes - isolate the water supply first. For fridges and freezers, just unplug them. I can talk you through it over the phone if you're not sure.
What about really old heavy appliances?
The older ones are often the heaviest - those solid cookers and chest freezers weigh a ton. That's fine, I come prepared. Just gives me a bit more of a workout.
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