Appliances Shipping Cost from Chicago, Illinois to Houston, Texas

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 cheapest way to ship a package in the USA is usually USPS Ground Advantage for most items up to 70 lbs, especially if you ship online for discounted commercial rates; for very light items (<16oz), First-Class Mail is cheapest, while Media Mail is best for books/media; for heavier packages (over ~2 lbs) or specific needs, UPS Ground or FedEx Ground often become competitive or cheaper, particularly for cross-country. Always compare options using your package's weight, size, and destination on carrier sites or comparison tools.