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When you move any piece of furniture or large appliance from its original place, it is a task that requires attention and planning. Be it from one room to the other or from one house to the other, you will require a good amount of time, appropriate equipment, and some extra hands on deck. So when you plan to move your wood stove, remember that the most important thing is safety, not only for you but also for the woodstove itself. Make your plans keeping that in mind.
It is no wonder that moving wood stoves or stoves of any kind, for that matter, is a huge undertaking. It would be best to be thoroughly prepared and equipped to carry out this process (ideally with more than two people). One of the biggest risks is an injury to yourself and to others. So before you get enthusiastic about moving your wood stove, get a proper understanding of why it is considered risky.
Now that you’re aware of what moving a wood stove entails, it’s time to prepare for this task. Plan to keep a couple of days aside for prepping and the task itself. Then you should make a list of everything you will need to complete this task efficiently and safely. Here’s a list of things you will most certainly need for the move.
Once you have collected all the necessary equipment, worn protective gear, and enlisted the help of able-bodied friends or laborers, it’s time to lift and haul. Remember that this process is still quite dangerous, and if you are not in agreement with one other, any number of accidents can occur.
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Use your plywood sheets to your advantage here. Create an undisturbed pathway with the plywood sheets laid down on the floor. By arranging them one after the other, you are essentially creating a pathway to the other side of the room, and you will be able to slide the woodstove across on these sheets. By tilting the wood stove slightly backward (with helpers on either side), you can slip plywood sheets under it, and then as you slowly release the wood stove into its original standing position, it will be on the plywood sheet, ready to slide across. Remember that ‘sliding’ won’t be as quick as you would normally associate the action with. Take your time.
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Moving to another room is more challenging, and unless the rooms are directly opposite one another, with the doorways placed in a way that creates an uninterrupted pathway, you won’t be able to use the plywood sheets as effectively. In this case, it’s time to get the furniture dolly. First, wrap the woodstove with blankets and ensure they are securely strapped in place. Then you tilt the wood stove slightly back to place the furniture dolly as close as possible to the bottom. With the help of manpower, push the wood stove forward with a slight lift so that it releases and gets placed onto the furniture dolly. Once it’s on the dolly, you’ll have to secure it with moving straps. Then you are ready to move the wood stove to the next room.
Moving from one house to the other is probably the toughest of all these scenarios because it will likely involve some heavy lifting. While the initially moving part is the same as in the case of moving from one room to the other, what makes this more challenging is when it needs to be loaded onto a moving truck. Chances are there will be a loading ramp, which you can navigate with the furniture dolly or plywood sheets.
Conclusion
Some things are essential hurdles we all must overcome. Moving our homes, personal belongings, and items are some of these essential challenges. While it can be tiresome to carry out if you spread yourself over some time, have a schedule in place, and don’t leave your important tasks till the last minute, your wood stove relocation can be efficient, smooth, and peaceful, with only minor hiccups, if at all.
How hard is it to move a stove?
Do not try to move the woodstove by yourself. Stoves are, in general, extremely heavy and dangerous to maneuver by yourself. Moving one can cause injuries and damage your floors with scratches. So it’s incredibly important to gear up yourself and any helping hands you’ve got with you and protect your floors from damage. You need floor-protecting sliders or anti-skid mats, moving planks, and an appliance dolly.
Where should I put my wood-burning stove?
While you are planning how to move your wood stove, you should also be ready beforehand with the exact location where it should eventually end up. Lifting and moving heavy stoves is not the best idea, and you would end up risking injuries and higher lifting and moving costs. So look at your new space and decide which area is suitable to set up your wood stove in. Ideally, you want to place it in the center of your house so that heat radiates all over the house.
How do you lift a wood stove into a truck?
Before you lift the wood stove onto a truck, you must ensure that it is secure and will not get damaged while the truck is on the move. So wrap it well with furniture blankets, and cord it with packing ropes or straps. With a furniture or appliance dolly and all the extra help you can get, you can slowly and gradually load the stove into the truck via a ramp.
Can you move a stove on its back?
Typically, when you are moving a wood stove, you need to remember that the positioning or angle at which it is moved is crucial. So if you want to avoid damaging the appliance, you can tilt it onto either side (left or right, not rear) before moving. Moving it on its back is not advisable.
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How much does a wood cookstove weigh?
The weight of a wood stove can vary, based on which company manufactures it and what model it is. Different usage requirements are catered to by different models available in different sizes and, therefore, weight brackets. But typically, the overall mass of a wood stove usually starts at around 300 pounds. The weight of the wood stove can go all the way up to about 800 pounds, depending on the make.
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