Appliances Shipping Cost from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Santa Ana, California

How Much Does It Cost To Ship Appliances? In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

The "best" shipping company depends on your needs: USPS is great for cheap, lightweight domestic packages; UPS excels in reliable, guaranteed domestic deliveries (especially heavy items); FedEx is strong for fast, time-sensitive shipments and international tracking; and DHL is a top choice for speedy, global express shipping with excellent tracking. For < 1lb, USPS wins on price; for heavy/urgent, UPS/FedEx are better; for international, DHL is often superior.