Packing Large Appliances

Tape the lid and electrical cord down, then tie a large pad around the outside. Now you're done!
A dryer

Disconnect the exhaust hose from the back of the dryer and from the exhaust duct in the wall. Loosely roll the hose and place it in the dryer basket.
Tape the lint screen, electrical cord, and dryer door down.
Tie a large pad around the outside of the dryer. You're done!
A refrigerator

One day before moving, empty out the contents of your refrigerator and allow it to defrost. (Eat what you can, then give the rest away to neighbors - never transport perishable food.)
Empty the drainage pan underneath and disconnect and drain out your automatic icemaker.
Clean the walls, drawers, and shelves.
Some refrigerators have "leveling rollers," which are wheels that raise and lower each corner of the refrigerator so it is even. Check your manual to see whether you should raise or lower them for the move.
Wrap shelves (especially if they are glass) and tape them together. Tape down all other loose parts, including the drawers on the inside and the electrical cord and doors on the outside.
Tie a large pad around it. That's it!
A stove

Clean the oven and stovetop.
Place all the oven racks on the bottom rung and tape them down.
Tape down the burners and the protective pans under each burner.
Tape the electrical cord and door to the stove (lock the door, if you can), then tie a large pad around it. You're done!
A dishwasherRemove all dishes and tape down the racks and silverware basket.
See your manual for removing and draining the water hook-up.
Close and lock the door. Tape the door shut. Now tape the hose and cord to the dishwasher.
Tie a large pad around it. That's all! An air conditionerIf your air conditioner's in use, shut if off the day before so the coils can dry and cool off.
Remove and clean or replace the filter.
Tape the cord to the side of the air conditioner (not the back, where the coils are).
Use the original box, if you have it, or another large appliance box well padded with wadded up newsprint. (Don't use Styrofoam peanuts, which could get inside the air conditioner and cause problems later.)
If you don't have a box, tie two large pads around it to protect the coils. That's it!