How To Pack And Transport A Flat-Screen TV When Moving

The moving company you hire could handle it with extreme care, and it can still break if it’s not packed properly.

You can take a lot of steps to ensure that the flatscreen TV makes it to your new home in one piece and still turns on when you hook it up to the cable there. Let’s explore packing tips for packing and transporting a flat-screen TV when moving in this blog post.

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Find the Original Box

If you can, find the original packaging that the TV came in when you purchased it. For the most part, people usually recycle the original box after it has been hooked up and tested. A box that size takes up a lot of space, even if you have a garage or a storage room in your house.

You likely kept the original TV box if you planned on moving not long after buying the TV. Otherwise, you will need to use one of the other packing methods outlined in this post.

Should you still have the original box and its packaging, you can place the TV in the protective packaging and then into the box before you move.

Make sure all ends of the box are sealed properly with packing tape, so they do not open during transport. Do not pack the cords or other accessories with the TV in the original box. Pack these items in a separate box and label them accordingly.

Before placing the TV in the box, be sure to remove the base, tv mount, and all screws from it. Place the screws in a resealable bag and label the bag. Tape the bag to the TV, so it does not get lost during the move. Pack the wall mount or TV stand in a separate box from the TV to not scratch the TV.

Pack Devices Separately from the TV

As you begin the packing process, be sure to unplug every cord from the TV and the power strip. Roll the cords and velcro them together. Make sure you place the correct cord with the corresponding device (DVD player, cable box, DVR, stereo, speakers, etc.). You should pack each of these electronic devices in separate boxes from the TV.

Wrap the TV in Protective Packaging

If it turns out that you do not have the original TV box, you will need to find protective packaging for the flat-screen TV, so it does not suffer any damage before, during, or after the move. The most important part of the TV that you must protect is the screen. You don’t want it to suffer scratches, dings, dents, or any other damage. If you don’t have the original box or moving blankets, it’s okay to use other packing supplies like packing paper, bubble wrap, or styrofoam sheets.