Appliances Shipping Cost from Portland, Oregon to New Orleans, Louisiana

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 50 lbs usually involves USPS Ground Advantage for shorter distances or slower speeds, while UPS/FedEx Ground are strong contenders (often better with discounts), especially using services like Pirate Ship for significant savings on commercial rates, or even freight / consolidated services if it's very heavy/large, always comparing options based on distance, speed, and if your item fits a flat-rate box.