Home โ€บ Heavy Appliance โ€บ Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

๐ŸงŠ Cost to move a heavy appliance from Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

$1,610 โ€“ $2,270 French-door / side-by-side fridge ยท 1,135 mi

Key facts

  • Moving a heavy appliance from Houston to Fort Lauderdale covers about 1,135 mi.
  • Chest freezer: $1,070โ€“$1,515.
  • Standard fridge: $1,300โ€“$1,835.
  • French-door / side-by-side fridge: $1,610โ€“$2,270.
  • Washer & dryer pair: $1,835โ€“$2,595.

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 $1,070โ€“$1,515
Standard fridge250โ€“350 lb $1,300โ€“$1,835
French-door / side-by-side fridge300โ€“400 lb $1,610โ€“$2,270
Washer & dryer pair400โ€“500 lb combined $1,835โ€“$2,595

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move a heavy appliance from Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL?

For a french-door / side-by-side fridge, expect roughly $1,610โ€“$2,270 over the 1135-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.