Appliance Installation Services in Bangalore: What Should You Set Up First After Moving?

Team Simply Unpack · 22 September 2026 · 12 min read

Your movers have left.

The refrigerator is standing in the kitchen.

The washing machine is sitting in the utility area.

The television is still wrapped.

Your bed is in six pieces.

The curtain rods are leaning against a wall.

Technically, everything has arrived.

Practically, the house still isn’t ready.

This is one of the most underestimated parts of moving into a new home.

People spend weeks thinking about packing and transportation, then reach the new apartment and discover they need an electrician, carpenter, plumber, appliance technician and TV installer before they can actually use half the things they moved.

The better approach is to plan installations as part of the move itself.

Here’s what should be installed first, what can wait and what you should check before anybody starts drilling.

Moving doesn’t end when the appliances arrive

There are really three stages to a household move.

Stage 1: Get everything there.

Packing, loading, transportation and unloading.

Stage 2: Get everything where it belongs.

Unpacking, furniture placement, kitchen setup and wardrobe organization.

Stage 3: Get everything working.

• Beds assembled
• Washing machine connected
• TV mounted
• Curtains installed
• Appliances positioned

That third stage is easy to overlook.

Until it’s 11 PM and you realize your mattress is still on the floor because the bed hasn’t been assembled.

What should you install first after moving?

Don’t install things based on which carton you open first.

Prioritize them based on what makes the home usable.

A practical order looks like this.

1. Beds

Start here.

Not the television.

Not the wall art.

Not the bookshelf.

The beds.

After a full moving day, everyone needs somewhere to sleep.

If your bed was dismantled for transportation, keep its hardware clearly labelled during the move.

Before assembly, check:

• All frame components have arrived
• Nuts, bolts and fittings are present
• The intended location is final
• Electrical sockets won’t be blocked
• Wardrobe doors can still open
• There is enough walking clearance

Moving a fully assembled bed because it was built in the wrong place is unnecessary work.

Simply Unpack’s current installation offering includes bed and furniture reassembly after movers unload, subject to the required hardware being available.

2. Refrigerator

Your refrigerator is another early priority, especially for families.

But don’t simply plug it into whichever socket is closest.

First decide its permanent position.

Check:

• Door clearance: Can both doors open properly?
• Ventilation: Is there enough clearance around the unit?
• Power: Is an appropriate electrical point available?
• Floor: Is the refrigerator sitting level?
• Stabiliser: Is one required for your appliance and electrical setup?

Simply Unpack’s live installation scope includes refrigerator positioning, levelling, door-clearance checks and stabiliser placement before first use.

Also follow your refrigerator manufacturer’s instructions about how long the unit should stand after transportation before being switched on.

That requirement can vary by appliance and how it was transported.

3. Washing machine

The washing machine often looks like a simple plug-and-play appliance.

It isn’t always.

You need:

• Water inlet
• Drainage outlet
• Suitable electrical point
• Stable flooring
• Correct hose placement
• Enough clearance around the machine

A machine that isn’t level can vibrate excessively.

A poorly fitted outlet hose can create an unpleasant surprise on your first laundry cycle.

The Simply Unpack installation process currently covers inlet and outlet connection, levelling and a test cycle for washing machines.

The test cycle matters.

Installation isn’t complete because the machine turns on.

It is complete when you’ve confirmed that water enters, drains and the machine operates correctly.

4. Water purifier

If your new home uses a water purifier, move it high up the priority list.

Drinking water is a day-one requirement.

Before fitting it, check:

• Water inlet availability
• Drain point if required
• Electrical socket
• Wall strength
• Installation height
• Accessibility for filter replacement

Some purifiers also have manufacturer-specific installation or warranty requirements.

If brand-authorized installation is required, coordinate the technician rather than asking a general handyman to do warranty-bound work.

That’s also the approach Simply Unpack takes with warranty-sensitive appliances: the brand technician is coordinated into the move-in schedule rather than replaced.

5. Curtains and blinds

Curtains don’t sound urgent until the sun goes down.

Then you discover your bedroom faces another apartment.

Or a main road.

Or twenty balconies.

If the apartment doesn’t already have usable curtains, rods and blinds should be scheduled early.

Before drilling, confirm:

• Window width
• Curtain length
• Rod dimensions
• Wall type
• Bracket position
• AC or electrical obstructions
• Whether the property owner allows drilling

For a rented apartment, this last point matters.

Don’t assume you can drill wherever you want.

6. TV wall mounting

The television is usually where people want to start.

I’d put it after the essentials.

Before mounting a TV, answer four questions.

What is the wall made of?

Brick?

Concrete?

Drywall?

A decorative panel?

Different surfaces need different fixing methods.

Where will people actually sit?

Mounting height should be based on viewing position, not where the wall happens to look empty.

Where are the power and data points?

A beautifully mounted TV with cables hanging diagonally toward the nearest socket isn’t really finished.

Is the bracket suitable?

Check the TV size, weight and bracket specification.

Simply Unpack currently checks wall type, power-point location and viewing height before TV drilling, then handles bracket fitting, cable routing, levelling and testing within the agreed installation scope.

7. Kitchen appliances

Once the basic kitchen has been unpacked and organized, move on to appliances.

Depending on the home, that could include:

• Microwave
• Chimney
• Hob
• Dishwasher
• Mixer-grinder
• Oven
• Water purifier
• Coffee machine

Here’s where sequencing becomes important.

You don’t want to perfectly organize a cabinet and then discover the chimney installer needs access directly above it.

Similarly, don’t fill the space beneath the sink before plumbing-related installation work is complete.

The rule is simple:

Install first where installation requires access. Organize afterward.

8. Geysers

If geysers need fitting or reconnection, treat them as a technical installation rather than routine unpacking.

Water supply, electrical capacity, mounting and safety all matter.

Where specialist or brand-authorized work is required, use the appropriate technician.

Your home setup team can coordinate the timing without pretending every installation should be handled by the same person.

That distinction is important.

9. Wardrobes and large furniture

Some furniture arrives assembled.

Some arrives dismantled.

Some gets dismantled by movers because it cannot pass through the lift or doorway.

Before rebuilding a large wardrobe, check:

• Final position
• Wall clearance
• Door opening
• Floor level
• Nearby sockets
• Skirting obstruction
• All hardware
• Anchoring requirements

Large furniture should ideally be positioned before you start organizing clothes.

Otherwise, you’re unpacking the wardrobe twice.

The biggest installation mistake after moving

It isn’t choosing the wrong TV height.

It is booking every technician separately without considering the order of work.

Imagine this schedule.

• 10 AM: unpacking team
• 11 AM: carpenter
• 11:30 AM: washing-machine technician
• 12 PM: electrician
• 12:30 PM: TV installer
• 1 PM: curtain installer

Everyone needs access.

Everyone needs your approval.

Someone needs a drill.

Someone needs the same power socket.

Furniture is blocking a wall.

Cartons are blocking the utility area.

And you’re answering six phone calls while trying to find the box containing the TV bracket.

This is how a theoretically simple move becomes exhausting.

A better installation sequence

Think in dependencies.

Before movers arrive

Check:

• Electricity
• Water
• Drainage
• Wall conditions
• Appliance points
• Installation requirements

Simply Unpack’s home-readiness service currently checks basic electrical and plumbing readiness, property access and setup conditions before belongings arrive.

After movers unload

Position large furniture and appliances.

Don’t unpack everything immediately.

Install essentials

• Beds
• Refrigerator positioning
• Washing machine
• Water purifier where applicable
• Essential curtains

Unpack around them

Now set up:

• Kitchen
• Wardrobes
• Bedrooms
• Living room

Install secondary items

• TV
• Decorative curtains
• Mirrors
• Shelving
• Other fittings

Test everything

Don’t let installed become synonymous with attached to the wall.

• Switch things on
• Run the washing machine
• Check the TV
• Open wardrobe doors
• Test appliances
• Check water connections

Then close the job.

What should you check before drilling in a new apartment?

Drilling deserves more thought than it usually gets.

Before anyone makes a hole, confirm:

• Wall material
• Electrical wiring location
• Plumbing location
• Correct fixing hardware
• Object weight
• Final height
• Property rules
• Landlord approval if applicable

Simply Unpack’s current process includes a feasibility check covering wall type, power points, water lines, drainage and clearances before installation begins.

That’s the right approach whether you use a move-in service or your own technicians.

What about brand warranties?

This deserves its own section because it can save you an expensive argument later.

Some appliances require installation or commissioning by an authorized technician for warranty purposes.

If that’s the case, don’t bypass the requirement simply because a general technician is already in the house.

Book the authorized technician.

The smarter service is not doing everything personally.

It’s coordinating the right people in the right order.

Simply Unpack explicitly distinguishes warranty-bound brand installations from general setup work and coordinates the former instead of replacing them.

Do you need professional installation for everything?

No.

Some items are perfectly reasonable to handle yourself if you know what you’re doing.

Placing a countertop microwave doesn’t require an installation team.

Connecting a simple lamp probably doesn’t either.

But professional help makes more sense when the work involves:

• Drilling
• Heavy wall-mounted objects
• Water connections
• Drainage
• Electrical modification
• Heavy furniture assembly
• Manufacturer warranty requirements
• Multiple technicians that need coordination

The goal isn’t to outsource every tiny task.

It’s to avoid turning move-in week into a second job.

Why installations work better as part of home setup

This is where the complete move-in approach starts making sense.

Imagine the difference.

Traditional approach

• Movers deliver
• You unpack
• You call a carpenter
• You wait
• You call the TV installer
• You wait
• You call the appliance technician
• You wait
• You realize the curtains aren’t installed
• Another appointment
• Another weekend

Coordinated approach

• The home is checked before the move
• Movers deliver
• Large items are positioned
• Installations happen in sequence
• The kitchen and wardrobes are organized around installed appliances and furniture
• Everything is tested
• The home is handed over

Simply Unpack currently schedules installations alongside unpacking specifically so rooms become usable during the move-in process rather than days later.

That’s the real advantage.

Not installation by itself.

Coordination.

How much do appliance and furniture installations cost in Bangalore?

There isn’t one meaningful price for every installation because the work varies.

A standard bed assembly is different from fitting a wardrobe.

A tabletop television setup is different from drilling into a concrete wall for a large TV.

A washing machine with ready inlet and drainage points is different from one where plumbing work is required first.

Simply Unpack currently lists standard bed assembly at ₹1,299 per bed in its pricing calculator, while broader installation work is scoped according to the property, appliance and work required. Paid additions are confirmed before proceeding.

That last part is worth insisting on with any provider.

If something unexpected is discovered on site, get the additional scope and cost before the work starts.

Your move-in installation checklist

Before installation day, make sure you have:

Bedroom

• ☐ Bed hardware
• ☐ Mattress location confirmed
• ☐ Wardrobe position confirmed
• ☐ Curtain rods or blinds ready

Living room

• ☐ TV
• ☐ Correct TV bracket
• ☐ Power point checked
• ☐ Internet/data point identified
• ☐ Curtain measurements confirmed

Kitchen

• ☐ Refrigerator position confirmed
• ☐ Chimney requirements checked
• ☐ Water purifier requirements checked
• ☐ Appliance sockets working

Utility

• ☐ Washing-machine inlet
• ☐ Drain outlet
• ☐ Electrical point
• ☐ Enough machine clearance

General

• ☐ Wall types checked
• ☐ Required permissions obtained
• ☐ Hardware available
• ☐ Brand technicians booked where required
• ☐ Installation order agreed

Ten minutes spent on this list can save hours during the move.

The real finish line is when the home works

A television wrapped in bubble wrap has moved.

It hasn’t been set up.

A bed in six pieces has moved.

It isn’t somewhere you can sleep.

A washing machine sitting next to a tap has moved.

You still can’t wash clothes.

That’s why the last stage of moving matters.

Simply Unpack’s current Bengaluru move-in service combines unpacking and organization with optional installations, cleaning, pest control and home-readiness work. Customers can choose only the services their property needs rather than automatically buying every add-on.

The objective is simple.

When the move is finished, the home should work.

Not next weekend.

Not after five more technician appointments.

When you move in.

You move. We make it home.

FAQs

What appliances should I install first after moving?

Prioritize appliances and furniture that make the home immediately usable: beds, refrigerator, washing machine, water purifier where applicable and essential curtains. TVs and decorative installations can usually follow.

Does Simply Unpack provide TV installation in Bangalore?

Yes. Simply Unpack’s current installation service includes TV wall mounting, bracket fitting, cable routing, levelling and testing after checking wall type, power-point location and viewing height.

Can Simply Unpack install a washing machine?

Yes. The current washing-machine scope includes inlet and outlet connection, levelling and a test cycle. Work requiring additional plumbing would need to be identified and approved separately.

Do you assemble beds after movers deliver?

Bed and furniture assembly are included within the available installation scope, subject to the furniture condition and availability of the required hardware. Standard bed assembly is currently listed from ₹1,299 per bed in the pricing calculator.

Can appliance installation be booked without unpacking?

The dedicated installation page describes installations as an add-on to the Simply Unpack move-in home-setup package rather than a standalone technician visit. This allows installations to be scheduled around unpacking and organization.

What happens if my appliance requires an authorized brand technician?

Simply Unpack coordinates warranty-bound brand installation rather than replacing it with a general technician.

Do I need to be at home during installations?

Not necessarily. Simply Unpack states that authorized-access customers can have installations coordinated remotely with photo and video approvals.

Which areas of Bangalore are covered?

The installation page currently lists major Bengaluru residential areas including Whitefield, Sarjapur Road, HSR Layout, Bellandur, Koramangala, Indiranagar, Hebbal and Electronic City, subject to move date and property access.