When I loaded a new dorm refrigerator on its side in my car, the Best Buy salesman told me not to plug it in until after the refrigerator has been upright for several hours or, preferably, overnight.
He said that all the oil needs to drain back to where it belongs. Otherwise, the compressor could burn up.
Aug 17, 2010 Rating
I wouldn't... by: Joan
We just moved my daughter to her dorm last week and when we put hers on it's side it really seemed to have trouble starting up again. We heard something about an issue with oil moving somewhere it shouldn't.
