Written by Move and Care Team
Edited and Fact Checked by Taras Kim
Updated: January 13, 2024
📌 Quick Steps to Protect Your TV
- Remove all cables and accessories, labeling them for easy setup later.
- Clean the screen and surface to avoid dust scratches.
- Wrap the TV with a soft moving blanket, securing it with packing tape.
- Use the original box if you have it; otherwise, place the wrapped TV in a sturdy, appropriately sized box with padding.
- Clearly label the box as "Fragile" and indicate the upright direction.
TELEVISION: BE HONEST, YOU LIKE IT.
Maybe you’re one of those people who “doesn’t really watch TV.” “But I don’t,” you say, defiantly—“everything’s streaming these days, I just use my laptop.” Okay, fine—but we’re willing to bet that if you have a television, you’d actually be pretty upset if anything happened to it during your move.
TO CRATE, OR NOT TO CRATE?
Preparing a television for a move is a matter of weighing risk and cost-efficiencies. Some people will recommend a custom-built crate to protect the TV from any and everything—but we’ll be blunt: a crate is usually overkilled unless you’ve got a massive and hyper-expensive screen you want to protect at all costs (and it will cost—custom crating is a spendy process that adds hundreds to your moving bill).
For the vast majority of televisions, a few properly-applied moving blankets, wrapped with packing tape, are all that is needed to keep a TV in tip-top shape during the moving process. Efficient, and cost-effective—provided your movers know how to properly pack that snuggled-up television into the moving truck to minimize jostling in transit. At Move and Care, we treat your TV the same way we’d treat our own (and we’re not ashamed to admit just how much we like binge-watching in our downtime).
EXTRA TIPS TO KEEP YOUR TV SAFE
You’ve taken the time to wrap up your TV and secure it for the move—great job! But before you call it a day, here are a few additional tips that can make the difference between a smooth move and an “oh no” moment:
KEEP THE ORIGINAL BOX IF YOU CAN.
We get it—holding onto that bulky box for years feels impractical. But if you happen to still have it, the original packaging is hands-down the safest way to transport your TV. Those foam inserts? They’re tailor-made for protection.
NEVER LAY YOUR TV FLAT.
It might seem harmless, but placing a TV screen-down or screen-up is a risky move. Flat screens aren’t built to bear weight that way, and you could end up with a cracked or damaged screen. Always keep it upright during the move, and make sure it’s well-supported.
PACK IT LAST (AND UNPACK IT FIRST).
If your TV’s buried under heavy boxes or furniture, you’re inviting trouble. Pack it as one of the last items in the truck so it’s accessible and out of harm’s way. Once you arrive, unpack it first—no one wants to risk bumping into it while carrying in a couch.
By following these tips, you’ll help ensure your TV arrives in one piece, ready for your next binge-watching marathon. And if you need a little extra help along the way, don’t forget—Move and Care is here to make your move stress-free.
FAQs about Moving a TV Safely:
Answer: Yes, always remove the stand to reduce the risk of damage. Wrap it separately for transport.
Answer: Place them in a labeled zip-lock bag and tape it securely to the TV box or store it in a designated moving essentials box.
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