Are you wondering what to do with old appliances in your home? You are purchasing a fridge or oven, so what will you do with the old one? If you are a homeowner you’ll notice old appliances on your home is increasing day by day and you don’t know what to do with them. In most cases, you have to get rid of them but there are other options as well. But the question still remains how? We are here to help and you can learn what to do with your old appliances below.
Don’t break apart the appliance!
First of all, as a precautionary measure under no circumstances take apart the appliance whether it’s a television or range. It’s because larger appliances may contain dangerous materials like poisonous foam insulation or chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs) which may be important to run a fridge but may affect human body negatively. There are other also other appliances which may contain toxic chemicals. Therefore, to stay safe, you should not break apart your appliances if you are not a professional in the field.
Sell it
If you are looking to buy a new appliance such as oven you can try to sell your old one. Of course, you’ll have to let it go at a cheap price. But it’s not the price but the act of getting rid of the appliance easily is what you should focus on. However, keep in mind not to sell a defective item. If it can be repair
ed or still working, then you’ll find people interested to buy the good. You can place an ad on craigslist or some other local site to find someone who will buy the appliance from you. You can also consider giving it away for free if you don’t mind it.
Donation
If you are starting to think about what to do with old appliances lying around in your house there’s another way you can get rid of them easily. You can donate the appliances to your local churches or orphanages. You can also search for some local charity group who accepts donations in the form of appliances. Not only you’ll be able to get rid of your old goods easily but also you’ll be doing something good for other people as well that will help you feel good as well.
Contact a service
You can contact your local waste disposal center or garbage experts to ask them about pickup services. When you are contacting them make sure to mention what kind of appliance
s you want to remove. Also, they may ask about the year it was manufacturer and so you should be ready to tell the information necessary. This however is an expensive option as well as easy so ask them about fees and the cost. Try to save money by asking them if there are any discounts and such.
Call a utility company
In most cases, utility companies offer appliances recycling services on their own or by some government programs. It’s an excellent way to get rid of your appliances because you ca
n often get a refund or cash for this. However, there is a catch to that as in most cases, utility companies usually accepts only freezers and refrigerators. But some will consider picking up cooling or heating units if you leave them together.
Dispose it in a disposal center
You can take the appliance yourself to the disposal center if you have a truck or vehicle that can carry your good. Make sure to call beforehand to let them know you are coming and they accept your appliance. It can be an easier way to get rid of your appliance without spending money but most of all if the good is accepted by the disposal center you’ll be able to remove it faster. However, keep in mind that appliances with hazardous material does not get accepted typically as they can not be buried in landfill. So you may need to think about alternatives.
Trash collector
If there’s a trash collector service around your area, then getting rid of your old appliances will be easier than ever. You’ll need to check their website to see what kind of services they p
rovide and the way you can get rid of your appliances. You can choose to leave your appliances at the curb and some will pick it up, but you may need to pay some extra in your monthly bill.
Rent dumpster
If there is a dumpster rental service around your area, then you can rent a dumpster from them which will be delivered by them. You can use the dumpster to get rid of your old appliances and trash. There are some dumpster services that accept appliances, but you’ll have to look up th
e details such as the types of appliances or the size of the appliances they accepts.
