Appliance Removal Pricing Guide
Appliance removal pricing, workflow, and disposal tips for junk removal operators. Cover fridges, washers, dryers, and more.
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Resource pages explain the planning model, but local disposal rates, labor costs, truck setup, service area, and customer demand still decide the final operating choice.
Pricing tiers and quote inputs
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Appliance removal is straightforward if you ask the right questions upfront. Miss one detail and you show up with the wrong equipment or eat a stair carry you didn't price. Run through every item below before confirming any appliance booking.
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Margin notes
Appliance removal is the single best revenue-per-hour service in junk removal. A 2-person crew running a dedicated appliance route can gross $4,500–$6,000 per week on 6–8 stops per day, 5 days per week, at an average ticket of $125–$175. Compare that to full-truck-load jobs netting $350–$500 per load with 2–3 loads per day — the per-hour math favors appliances every time. Track your per-job profitability in ScaleYourJunk to prove it with your own numbers.
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Confirm disconnection and utilities
Verify power is off at the breaker, not just unplugged. Confirm water supply valves are closed on washers, dishwashers, and ice-maker-equipped fridges. Check gas lines are shut off and capped on gas dryers and ranges. Smell for gas before touching any gas appliance connector.
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Single appliance removal costs $75–$150 at ground level and $125–$200 with stairs. Multiple appliances (3+) run $200–$500 total with bundle pricing at $50–$85 per additional unit after the first. Freon-containing units like refrigerators and freezers add $75–$150 for certified refrigerant recovery. Gas or electric disconnection adds $25–$50. Final pricing depends on unit weight, stairwell configuration, and access-path dimensions.
Freon recovery costs $75–$150 per unit when subcontracted to an EPA 608 certified technician. This applies to refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers — any unit with a sealed refrigerant system. If you handle 20+ Freon units monthly, getting your own EPA 608 Type I certification ($150 one-time exam) and a recovery machine ($500–$1,200) drops your per-unit cost to $10–$25 and turns recovery into a profit center.
Ideally yes, but most junk removal crews handle standard disconnections. Plug-in appliances just need unplugging. Washers and dishwashers need water supply valves closed and hoses disconnected. Gas dryers and ranges require the gas flex connector removed and the gas line capped with a brass cap and Teflon tape. Hardwired 240V units — built-in ovens and some electric dryers — require a licensed electrician. Never disconnect hardwired circuits yourself.
Yes. Most household appliances are 60–80% recyclable steel by weight and have scrap metal value of $5–$15 per unit. Scrap yards accept washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, and water heaters with no special handling. Refrigerators and freezers can be scrapped after certified Freon recovery. Recycling offsets or eliminates your disposal costs and reduces landfill volume. Ask your scrap yard about stainless steel drums from front-loaders — they pay a premium.
A standard 16-cubic-yard junk removal truck fits 6–8 full-size appliances per load when positioned upright. Smaller units like microwaves and window ACs stack on top, adding 3–5 more per load. A dedicated appliance route loading 6–8 units per run can gross $500–$900 per load at bundle pricing. Keep refrigerators upright and strap each unit individually to prevent shifting during transport.
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