Appliances Shipping Cost from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Des Moines, Iowa

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 courier service in the USA depends on your package, but USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail (for under 16oz) are usually cheapest for lightweight items, while UPS Ground Saver or FedEx Ground compete for heavier parcels (2-20 lbs). For media (books, etc.), USPS Media Mail is extremely cheap. Using online platforms like Pirate Ship or Easyship can unlock discounted rates ( Commercial / Cubic Pricing ) that beat retail prices for USPS & UPS.