Home โ€บ Heavy Appliance โ€บ Chicago, IL to San Francisco, CA

๐ŸงŠ Cost to move a heavy appliance from Chicago, IL to San Francisco, CA

$2,120 โ€“ $2,990 French-door / side-by-side fridge ยท 2,190 mi

Key facts

  • Moving a heavy appliance from Chicago to San Francisco covers about 2,190 mi.
  • Chest freezer: $1,415โ€“$1,995.
  • Standard fridge: $1,715โ€“$2,420.
  • French-door / side-by-side fridge: $2,120โ€“$2,990.
  • Washer & dryer pair: $2,420โ€“$3,420.

Fridges, washers, dryers and freezers need disconnection, door/track protection and careful tilting (some, like French-door fridges, must stay upright). Movers price by weight class and stairs, not distance alone.

Price by size for this route

TypeTypical weightEstimate
Chest freezer150โ€“250 lb $1,415โ€“$1,995
Standard fridge250โ€“350 lb $1,715โ€“$2,420
French-door / side-by-side fridge300โ€“400 lb $2,120โ€“$2,990
Washer & dryer pair400โ€“500 lb combined $2,420โ€“$3,420

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move a heavy appliance from Chicago, IL to San Francisco, CA?

For a french-door / side-by-side fridge, expect roughly $2,120โ€“$2,990 over the 2190-mile move.

Why does distance matter less per mile on long moves?

Long-distance specialty movers often combine multiple items on one truck run, so the per-mile rate drops as the route gets longer โ€” short moves pay a premium for a dedicated trip.

What else changes the price on this route?

Size/weight class of the heavy appliance, how many flights of stairs at pickup or delivery, and how far in advance you can book a truck.