Don’t Melt: Summer Moving Hacks

Moving during a Sacramento summer presents challenges beyond heavy lifting. Once the Central Valley heat creeps above 100 degrees, it becomes challenging to move stuff. Unless you have a plan to combat the heat. Running in the sun takes much more than just hydration. It takes some strategy when you run, and how hot your body gets. This guide contains the best survival tips for moving in mid-summer without losing your mind.

Timing Your Move Around the Sun

The best practical measure you could take to defeat the summer heat is to begin your day before the sun hits its highest altitudes. To escape the afternoon sun, try to load your heaviest items onto the truck by 10:00 am! Getting an early start helps protect both your health and the integrity of heat-sensitive items. During a major heatwave, if you are moving but find it tough to complete everything in one day. Consider doing half of the work on each of the two mornings. 

Also, you can plan your route to ensure that shaded parking spots are available. So the temperature inside the truck is kept lower during breaks. Sign up for an early morning spot with a team that understands the Sacramento summer schedule to a tee.

The Cost of Staying Cool

Moving induces extra expenses of dealing with the heat, but these are minor compared to having a computer fried or a leather sofa melted. You will need to set aside approximately $50 and $100 for things like heavy-duty coolers and ice packs for your helpers. For example, if you decide to rent a climate-controlled storage unit, it will cost anywhere between $150 and $300 per month, depending on how big a unit you get.

DIY cooling works to some extent, but a crew that moves quickly in hot conditions often will save you the most money. Having the right tools and assistance makes your move more efficient while also keeping you on budget. Check out our storage service to save your belongings from Sacramento’s heatwave.

Keeping Your Energy Up and Temperature Down

When the weather gets warm, protecting your furniture is as important when it comes to maintaining your own physical stamina. When you are lifting heavy things in the sun over and over, dehydration can happen fast. Heat exhaustion comes even quicker if you’ve been pulling 70 to 100 pounds every few seconds for hours on end. 

Prepare a distinct cooling station in your outdated and new households with fresh, cold water and wet towels. Prevent overheating by wearing lightweight, breathable clothing and taking breaks in the shade as often as needed. For moving day, staying safe has to be the #1 priority, and a healthy crew is a fast crew. Take a look at our moving services and stay clear of the stuffy heat while we do all the heavy lifting for you!

Finishing Your Move on a High Note

Making it through a summer move in the Central Valley means rising early, packing strategically, and chugging water. If you acknowledge the power of the sun and prepare for high temperatures, you’ll settle in your new place without any hot-weather disasters. A2B Moving and Storage has the experience as well as the equipment to beat the hottest summer heatwaves. Contact us today to learn about your summer moving opportunities and make the best choice on beating this heat!