Appliance Removal in Dothan, AL
The old fridge in the garage, the washer that finally quit, the water heater the plumber left in the hallway. We get it out of the house and off your property.
What We Haul
Appliance removal in Dothan, AL is one of those jobs that seems small until you try to do it yourself. A side by side refrigerator weighs more than most people can safely move, and a water heater full of sediment is worse. We show up, get it out and take it to a facility that will accept it.
- Refrigerators, side by sides, chest freezers and upright freezers
- Washers, dryers and stackable laundry units
- Dishwashers, trash compactors and garbage disposals
- Ranges, wall ovens, cooktops and range hoods
- Microwaves, both countertop and over the range
- Water heaters, tank and tankless
- Window AC units, portable AC units and dehumidifiers
- Small appliances, if they are going out with a larger load
Why appliances are not just heavy junk
Three things make appliances different from a load of boxes. The first is weight in an awkward shape. A full size refrigerator has no good handholds, the doors swing open on a stair, and the weight sits high. The second is refrigerant. Refrigerators, freezers, window AC units and dehumidifiers contain refrigerant in a sealed system, and that refrigerant has to be handled properly rather than vented into the air. Federal rules exist around this for a reason. Appliances with a sealed refrigerant system go to a facility equipped to recover it, which is why they are handled differently from a dryer or a dishwasher.
The third is a safety issue people forget about. An old refrigerator or chest freezer with the door still attached is a genuine hazard to children, because older latching doors cannot be pushed open from the inside. Never leave one sitting at the curb, in a carport or behind a shed with the door on. If an unwanted fridge has been out there a while, that is a good reason to get it gone rather than a reason to keep putting it off.
Disconnection, stated honestly
We are a hauling crew, not licensed plumbers or electricians, and we will not pretend otherwise. That means water lines, gas lines and hardwired connections need to be shut off and disconnected before we arrive.
The reason is not that we are being difficult. Cutting a gas line to a range is a job with real consequences if the shutoff is old or the fitting is corroded, and it is not a job for someone whose trade is moving heavy objects. The same goes for a hardwired range or a dryer on a dedicated circuit, and for a water heater that still has a live supply line and a flue. Doing it wrong causes leaks, floods and worse, and a plumber charges far less to disconnect an appliance than to repair the damage from a bad one.
| Appliance | What needs doing first |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator or freezer | Unplug it, empty it, and shut off and disconnect the water line if it has an ice maker |
| Washer | Shut the hot and cold valves, disconnect the hoses, drain the hose into a bucket |
| Electric dryer | Unplug it and detach the vent duct |
| Gas dryer or gas range | Gas shut off and the line professionally disconnected and capped |
| Dishwasher | Water off, supply and drain lines disconnected, power off at the breaker if hardwired |
| Water heater | Water and power or gas off, tank drained, lines disconnected and capped |
If an appliance is already sitting loose in a garage or on a porch, none of this applies and we simply load it.
Get a Free Appliance Removal Quote
Tell us what the appliance is, where it sits and whether it is already disconnected. A photo helps. We come back with a clear price and no pressure.
- Free, no-obligation estimate
- Fridges, freezers and AC units handled properly
- We do the lifting and the stairs
- Metal routed to recycling rather than buried
Recycling and Scrap
Most major appliances are largely steel, with copper in the motors and compressors and aluminum in the coils. That makes them worth recycling rather than burying, and appliances are one of the few junk categories with a real recovery path. Our preference is to route metal to a scrap or recycling outlet and send appliances with refrigerant to a facility set up to handle the recovery step properly.
People sometimes ask whether an old appliance is worth money to them. As scrap, the value of a single household unit is modest and rarely covers the fuel and the afternoon it takes to deal with it. Recycling is the right destination for the material, not a payday.
Working appliances are different. If a fridge or a washer still runs, say so when you request a quote. There are outlets that take working units, and we would rather see a functional appliance go into another kitchen than get flattened.
Basements, Steps and Tight Spots
The appliance is rarely sitting in an open driveway. It is in a laundry closet, at the bottom of an outside stairwell, in a garage behind two cars, or on a second floor. That part of the job is the part worth hiring out.
A few things help before we get there. Clear the path, including whatever has accumulated in the hallway. If a door has to come off its hinges, we handle that. If the appliance sits on a wood floor you care about, mention it and we will use runners rather than rolling across it.
Appliances rarely leave alone. If a kitchen is being redone, the old cabinets, the countertop and the boxed packaging usually go in the same load. If a laundry room is being cleared out along with everything else, that is closer to a full cleanout and is priced that way. Old furniture in the same trip is covered under furniture removal.
What Affects the Price of Appliance Removal
Appliance pricing follows the same logic as the rest of our work. It is about how much room the load takes and how much labor gets it to the truck, with a bit of extra weight on disposal for refrigerant units.
| Factor | Why it moves the price |
|---|---|
| Number of units | One washer is a small job. A kitchen full of appliances is a load, and the per item cost usually drops as the load grows |
| Refrigerant | Fridges, freezers, window units and dehumidifiers go to a facility set up for recovery, which costs more than plain scrap |
| Weight and size | A side by side or a full water heater is a two person lift with equipment. A microwave is not |
| Stairs and access | Basements, outside stairwells and second floor laundry rooms add real time |
| Carry distance | Back of the house to street parking is a much longer haul than a garage next to the driveway |
| Disconnection status | An appliance already disconnected and pulled clear loads fastest |
Where We Pick Up
Dothan and Houston County are the core of our area, and we run regularly to Ozark, Enterprise, Headland, Daleville and Ashford. The Wiregrass has a lot of older housing stock and a lot of garages holding a spare fridge that stopped working two summers ago, so this is steady work for us.
If you are trying to decide between a single haul off and putting a container in the driveway for a remodel, the dumpster rental alternative page lays out both sides. Anything else is likely answered on the FAQ page, and you can reach us any time through the contact page.
Appliance Removal Questions
Do you take refrigerators and freezers?
Yes. They contain refrigerant in a sealed system, so they go to a facility equipped to recover it rather than to a general dump pile. Empty the unit before pickup day.
Will you disconnect the appliance for me?
No. We are a hauling crew, not licensed plumbers or electricians. Water, gas and hardwired connections should be shut off and disconnected before we arrive. A plumber charges far less to disconnect a unit than to fix a bad disconnect.
Can you get a washer or a fridge out of a basement?
Usually yes. Basements, outside stairwells and upstairs laundry rooms are common. Tell us about the stairs and the doorway when you request the quote so the right number of hands shows up.
Do I get paid for the scrap metal?
No. A single household appliance carries modest scrap value and it does not cover the cost of collecting and transporting it. Recycling is the right destination for the material, not a payday.
What if the appliance still works?
Say so on the quote form. Working units can sometimes be routed to an outlet that will pass them along instead of scrapping them.
Should I leave the old fridge at the curb until pickup?
Not with the door on. Older latching doors cannot be opened from the inside, which makes an abandoned fridge or chest freezer a serious hazard to children. Keep it inaccessible until it goes on the truck.
Ready for a free quote?
Takes about a minute. No obligation, no pressure.