Appliances Shipping Cost from Vancouver to Indianapolis, Indiana

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.

To ship one piece of furniture across the country, prepare it by disassembling and wrapping it securely, then choose between LTL Freight (cost-effective for bulky items sharing a truck), specialized carriers like The UPS Store/FedEx (great for smaller or packed items), or courier services (like Greyhound for budget options), comparing quotes for the best balance of cost, speed, and protection, often involving a broker like uShip or FreightCenter for LTL.