Cost guide
How much does appliance removal cost?
Quick answer
Appliance removal costs $119 to $279 in most US markets. The price depends on appliance type — refrigerators are the most expensive due to refrigerant handling — and access. A washer or dryer on a ground floor is typically $119; a refrigerator is $149.
The short answer
Appliance removal typically costs $119 to $279, depending on the appliance type and access. Refrigerators are the most expensive because they contain refrigerant that requires special handling under EPA rules. Washers, dryers, ranges, and dishwashers are all within a similar range.
Pricing by appliance type
Washer or dryer: $119 to $149 base. The most common appliance booking. Standard handling, no refrigerant.
Range or oven: $129 to $159 base. Slightly higher due to weight, especially for double ovens or ranges with downdraft venting.
Refrigerator: $149 to $199 base. Higher because of EPA-mandated refrigerant recovery before disposal — loaders coordinate with certified recyclers.
Dishwasher: $119 to $149 base. Standard pricing, similar to washer/dryer.
Chest freezer or wine cooler: $149 to $179 base. Refrigerant-containing units price like fridges.
What raises the price
Disconnect from utilities: $30. This includes water shutoff and disconnect for washers, gas line shutoff for ranges, and power disconnect. Loaders will not disconnect hardwired electrical — that requires an electrician.
Basement removals: $30. Common for old chest freezers and ancient washers. Stairs add handling time.
Second appliance: $50. If you're getting rid of a fridge AND a freezer, or a washer AND dryer, the second unit prices significantly less than booking separately.
Stacked washer/dryer units: typically priced as two appliances unless they're a single integrated unit.
Why refrigerators cost more
Refrigerators, freezers, and wine coolers contain refrigerant — usually R-134a or newer R-600a. EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act requires that this refrigerant be recovered by a certified technician before the appliance can be crushed or recycled. This adds cost throughout the disposal chain, from pickup to recycler.
Reputable junk removal platforms route refrigerators to certified recyclers. Some less-scrupulous operators dispose of them improperly, which is illegal and creates real environmental harm. Worth choosing a service that handles this correctly.
How ClutterBot prices appliance removal
ClutterBot displays a firm, fixed price by ZIP for each appliance type. The price is held firm for 30 minutes once quoted and includes pickup from any room, including basements with the basement variant selected.
ClutterBot is operated by LoadUp Technologies, LLC — hauling is performed by an independent loader matched through the LoadUp platform. Loaders coordinate with appropriate recyclers for refrigerant-containing appliances.
Frequently asked
Will the loader disconnect my appliance?
Yes, with the disconnect option ($30). This includes water lines for washers and dishwashers, gas lines for ranges. Hardwired electrical disconnect requires an electrician — loaders will not perform this.
What about the door — does it need to be removed first?
No. Loaders remove appliances intact. Your only prep is to unplug and (if applicable) drain it the night before.
My fridge has been sitting in the garage for a year and stinks. Is that a problem?
No. Mention it at booking so the loader is prepared. Most loaders carry odor-control supplies for exactly this case.
Can I book multiple appliances in one pickup?
Yes. Add additional units in the booking — the second appliance is $50, significantly less than booking separately.
Ready to book?
Book appliance removal starting at $119.
Fixed-price, by ZIP, in under 500ms. Same-day in 38 metros.