The Texas heat can feel brutal and hard to deal with, especially with a large undertaking like moving. Even if you hire a moving company to help with the move, you will want to come up with ways to protect items from the intense heat and ensure the move goes smoothly. You do not want an element like the heat to impact your move in a negative way.
With a little preparation, you can ensure your move goes smoothly, including the help of professionals. Check out some tips for moving in the Texas heat so you don't have to put off your move any longer than you should have to.
1. Priority ItemsYou most likely have some items you do not want exposed to the heat more than others. As you work with a moving company, you can indicate which items remain a high priority. When packing a moving truck, these items will typically go in last so they can come out first.
The items will typically include electronics and appliances that could suffer damage due to high heat exposure. For example, you may have home computers or video game consoles. High heat and humidity could damage internal components and impact the performance of the items.
Not only will a moving company help get the items delivered quickly, but they can securely wrap and package the items for extra protection. Prepare a list of items you want to protect from the heat. Along with electronics and appliances, you may want to fine art pieces or other collectibles.
2. Specialty BoxesMoving companies will often offer supplies for sale to help complete your move. When you have large collections of clothes to pack for a trip, you don't want to worry about how heat impacts the conditions of the clothes. If you pile clothes on top of each other or have sensitive fabrics, the pressure and heat can dramatically impact the clothing.
An ideal solution includes a garment box. Also known as wardrobe boxes, the heavy-duty box often features a tall vertical shape with a hanging bar across the top. With the box, you can hang your clothing and evenly spread them out to avoid heat damage or excessive wrinkles.
After a move in the heat, the last thing you want to do is worry about ironing a bunch of clothes or ruining some of your favorite garments. For large collections, consider getting multiple garment boxes so you do not need to shove everything into a single box.
3. New Home AirflowBefore the movers arrive at the home, you want to prepare the space. Ideally, if the home has central air, turn the air on and keep the home at a cool temperature. You do not want high heat and humidity to impact everything you unpack in the new home.
If the central air is not equipped to run or you do not have air conditioning units in, then consider setting up fans around the house. You can create a nice airflow so the heat doesn't just sit there and create miserable temperatures. The airflow will help reduce your own sweat and discomfort as you set up the new home.
4. Unpacking ServicesUnpacking in the heat can come with a lot of exhaustion and stress. When you hire a moving company, you can help expedite the process with unpacking services. Multiple workers will unpack boxes and unwrap larger items like couches. The process goes a lot quicker and reduces the strain and physical stress in the heat.
With everything unpacked, you can spend more time enjoying your new home without becoming sweaty and exhausted in the process.
For all of your Texas moving needs, contact us at
Los Flores Movers. We have years of experience and can help you with your move from start to finish no matter how hot the Texas sun gets.
