Appliances Shipping Cost from Fort Wayne, Indiana to San Jose, 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.

There's no single "best" shipping company; it depends on your needs: FedEx excels in fast, overnight, and international express delivery ; UPS offers strong all-around domestic/international services, tracking, and logistics; while USPS is usually cheapest for small, light packages (under 2 lbs). For heavy items, UPS often wins, while FedEx shines for speed.