Appliances Shipping Cost from Lima to Plano, Texas

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.

Shipping a 20 lb box costs roughly $20-$40 for ground services (UPS/FedEx/USPS Ground Advantage) for shorter distances, but can jump significantly with faster options or longer zones, with USPS Priority Mail International starting around $30-$40 for international. Key factors are distance (zones), carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed (Ground vs. Express), and if you use online discounts or flat-rate options.