A simple metal construction shaped in the form of the letter L meant to help you move heavier household items more easily is the simplest explanation of what appliance dollies are. Although they are quite simple and plain looking, these dollies have some important features that you will need to consider before buying one, so you are able to use it without a fuss. There are no other types of appliance dollies but the varying features that one can have makes it almost inevitable for you to get confused. That's why we have made a list of key tips and characteristics that you need to consider and use them the next time you go dolly shopping. Okay, enough fooling around let's get right into this.
Capacity
Depending on the stuff that you are going to be moving around, it's important to get one that will be able to withhold the loads. This is to ensure that you are going to handle an appliance dolly with ease and not having to stop every other step. A regular off the shelf dolly can carry loads up to 220kg, which is able to safely carry most household items. If you need to carry stuff slightly heavier than 220kg, don't hesitate and go for ones that have a higher load capacity a bit above your heaviest item.
Material
Obviously, every appliance dolly is going to be made from a tough material but what you need to be aware of is the price and the abilities of these materials. There are two main materials that appliance dollies are made from and they are steel and aluminium. Steel dollies are going to be a stronger and a more durable option than aluminium ones but they are going to cost you more as well.
Aluminium dollies, on the other hand, are cheaper but they are very prone to bending which makes them less impact resistant If you want to get the toughest appliance dolly, go for a stainless steel one, but if you want to get something that you won't use as much go for one made from 6000 or 7000 series aluminium.
Aluminium dollies, on the other hand, are cheaper but they are very prone to bending which makes them less impact resistant If you want to get the toughest appliance dolly, go for a stainless steel one, but if you want to get something that you won't use as much go for one made from 6000 or 7000 series aluminium.
Strap/Ratchet
Something to consider with appliance dollies its the safety while using one especially when you are loading a stove or a fridge. Having a strap/ ratchet mechanism built in will help you to safely support the load while transporting it. This is a great safety addition that you'd want to have on you next dolly despite the scale of your moving.
Weight
The weight of the dolly plays an important part in how you handle on but also how much it can support. The load capacity and the weight of the trolley are related to some extent as a lighter trolley will usually be able to carry lighter loads. But with a lighter one, you will maneuver it more easily, so try to balance out these things.
