Appliance Dollies Types and Styles

Consider the items you move and where you move them when choosing appliance dollies
By Casey Holley Moving heavy appliances and vending machines usually requires a team of people or the help of appliance dollies. In addition to these uses, businesses can also use an appliance dolly to haul heavy boxes or other large, bulky items.

When you are in the market for an appliance dolly, it is important that you consider all the appliance dollies types and styles to find the one that best fits your needs. Here are some suggestions to make your search easier:

1. Consider appliance dollies with two wheels if you haul light loads.

2. Purchase a four wheeled model if you haul heavy loads most of the time.

3. Minimize the risk of employee injury and product damage by using a battery operated stair climbing appliance dolly.

Opt for two wheeled appliance dollies for light loads

Small appliances, including televisions, stoves, washers and dryers, can usually be moved with a two wheeled appliance dolly. Some of these appliance dollies are made with steel, while others are made of aluminum or magnesium. The choice you make concerning the material is directly related to the loads you will haul. Generally, steel is the strongest, followed by magnesium then aluminum.
Try:  The Box Office has a large selection of appliance dollies, including dollies made of magnesium or steel. This company also sells specialty dollies, such as big and tall models. Yeats sells a large selection of appliance dollies, including light weight models.

Upgrade to four wheeled appliance dollies for heavy or bulky loads

If you haul items such as refrigerators, vending machines or other heavy and bulky loads, four wheeled appliance dollies may make your work easier. These dollies can usually be used with two wheels when needed. However, some have stationary back wheels. When you are purchasing a four wheeled appliance dolly, you have to consider the size and position of the wheels. For example, vending machines are better suited to appliance dollies that have large front wheels and small rear wheels.
Try:  You will find a varied selection of appliance dollies at HandTrucks.com, including four wheeled light and heavy duty dollies. This company offers discounted prices on most items. Zaentz Industromart specializes in providing appliance dollies to movers and other professionals who will use them on a regular basis. Upgrades and options are available, which enable you to customize your appliance dolly.

Invest in battery operated stair climbing appliance dollies

If your company hauls items up and down stairs on a regular basis, investing in battery operated stair climbing appliance dollies may be a good idea. These dollies minimize the risk of injury to your employees and they decrease the risk of damaging the appliances. When you purchase one of these appliance dollies, make sure your employees fully understand how to secure the load and operate the dolly.
Try:  C&H Distributors offers battery operated stair climbing appliance dollies. This company offers same day shipping in most cases. You will also receive at least a three year warranty on all components of the dolly. Escalera manufactures and sells stair climbing appliance dollies that are battery operated. You can find tips, including videos, on how the dollies operate and the best ways to use them on the FAQ page of the website.

• Choose appliance dollies that have ratchet straps included. These straps help to secure the load. Additionally, they will save time when securing the load.