Packing Small Appliances page 1

You'll need:

Blank newsprint or your own towels and linens
Medium-sized boxes
Tip: Don't use plastic peanuts or shredded newsprint, which could get into the machines and cause damage.

How to pack:

Group kitchen appliances, like blenders and toasters, or other small household appliances, like hand- held vacuums and telephones, two or three to a box. (Make sure they're clean)
Make sure the bottom of the box is securely taped, and then pad the bottom of the box with blank newsprint (wadded up, not shredded) or your towels and sheets.
Put the appliances in and pad them well all around with packing material.
Then put another layer of packing materials on top, seal the box, and mark it "Kitchen Appliances." Now you're good to go!
How To Pack Large Appliances
We're talking washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and refrigerators - the big stuff! Before you pack any of it, read your users manual for each appliance to make sure there aren't more special moving preparations you'll need to make. Also consider servicing all your appliances a week or two before you move, if you haven't done it in a while.

You'll need:

Tape
Large pads and rope
Your towels and linens, clothes, and stuffed animals (that's right, stuffed animals) for washing machines
Baking soda for a washing machine and refrigerator
A washing machine

Do your laundry a couple of days before you're ready to move.
Do your best to drain all the water out of the washer. If possible, take the washer outside and tip it sideways to empty out any remaining water. Then dry the interior completely with a towel.
Take out all accessories and fittings and put them in a plastic bag.
Stuff towels between the washing machine sides and the tub to keep the tub from rotating.
Fill the basket with clothes, linens, and stuffed animals (that's rights, stuffed animals). Also include a box of baking soda (designed so you don't have to tear open the top of the box) to cut down on mildew.