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

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

$1,845 โ€“ $2,600 French-door / side-by-side fridge ยท 2,190 mi

Key facts

  • Moving a heavy appliance from San Francisco to Chicago covers about 2,190 mi.
  • Chest freezer: $1,230โ€“$1,735.
  • Standard fridge: $1,490โ€“$2,105.
  • French-door / side-by-side fridge: $1,845โ€“$2,600.
  • Washer & dryer pair: $2,105โ€“$2,975.

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 $1,230โ€“$1,735
Standard fridge250โ€“350 lb $1,490โ€“$2,105
French-door / side-by-side fridge300โ€“400 lb $1,845โ€“$2,600
Washer & dryer pair400โ€“500 lb combined $2,105โ€“$2,975

Frequently asked questions

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

For a french-door / side-by-side fridge, expect roughly $1,845โ€“$2,600 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.