Homeowners insurance is designed to protect your home from what are called perils. A peril is your exposure to risk or something that causes loss or destruction. As a homeowner, you can typically purchase three different types of home insurance policies.They are: 1  Homeowners 1 (HO1): With this policy, your property is covered against 11 basic perils. 2  Homeowners 2 (HO2): This policy protects your property against 18 perils (including 11 perils from Homeowners 1).s a homeowner, you can typically purchase three different types of home insurance policies. They are: 1  Homeowners 1 (HO1): With this policy, your property is covered against 11 basic perils.
If it is on it's side for an hour or two I would wait at least 6-12 hours before plugging it in. If you have to lay it on its side for more than a couple of hours I would rent the appropriate truck. 4. If you want to be even safer, wait 24 hours. It's cheaper than repairing or replacing it.
Transporting of Fridges and Freezers. If you have to transport the fridge you can lay it on its side. It's best if the hinges are at the top so the doors don't fall open. After moving, you should leave it stand upright at least an hour before plugging it in.