Appliances We Disconnect and Remove
We haul out all the big household machines: refrigerators, freezers, chest freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, wall ovens, ranges, microwaves, and the occasional ancient water heater in a basement corner. These units are heavy, often wedged into a tight kitchen or laundry nook, and a pain to move down stairs without the right gear. We bring appliance dollies and straps, ease them out without gouging your floors, and carry them down from the upper floors of a Boston walk-up so you never have to.
It is not just the working units, either. We take the dead fridge that has been sitting in the garage as a beer cooler, the rusted-out dryer nobody trusts anymore, and the dishwasher you pulled during a kitchen remodel. If a unit is part of a larger renovation cleanout, we fold it into the same job. One appliance or a full set during a kitchen gut, we load it the same visit and dispose of it the right way.
Disconnection and What to Handle First
Standard plug-in appliances and basic water-line hookups, like a fridge ice-maker line or a washer's supply hoses, we can disconnect as part of the pickup. For a dishwasher hardwired into the cabinetry or a unit with a more involved connection, having it disconnected ahead of time keeps things moving. The one hard line is gas and hardwired electrical: a gas stove, dryer, or water heater needs to be safely disconnected by a qualified person or the gas line capped before we touch it, for everyone's safety.
If you are not sure what category your appliance falls into, just ask when you book. Tell us whether the unit is gas or electric, plug-in or hardwired, and whether it has a water line, and we will tell you exactly what to handle in advance versus what we will take care of on site. A two-minute conversation up front prevents the awkward situation where we arrive and cannot legally disconnect a gas range. Photos of the hookup help us come prepared with the right tools.
How Massachusetts Appliance Disposal Works
Massachusetts does not let large appliances go in the regular trash, and for good reason. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners contain refrigerants that must be recovered by a certified handler before the unit can be scrapped, because venting them is harmful and illegal. Many appliances also fall under the state's metal and waste-ban rules. When you toss one out improperly, the liability can circle back to you, and most trash haulers will simply refuse to take it off the curb anyway.
That whole headache comes off your plate when you hire us. Units with refrigerant are routed so the refrigerant is properly recovered, and the metal bodies, motors, and components go to recyclers rather than a landfill. Steel, copper, and aluminum from old appliances have real recycling value and should never be buried. You do not need to find a certified facility, schedule a special pickup, or prove anything to your town. We handle the disposal to Massachusetts standards so nothing comes back on you later.
What Appliance Removal Costs
Appliance removal is priced the same way as the rest of our work: by how much room the unit takes in the truck. A single appliance, say one refrigerator or a washer, falls under our minimum pickup, a quarter load from $149. A matched washer-and-dryer pair or a fridge plus a stove tends to sit in the quarter-to-half range. A full kitchen's worth of appliances during a remodel can climb toward a half load at $350 or more, depending on how many units and their size.
Because we price by volume, a long carry down from a third-floor laundry room does not add to the cost the way an hourly rate would. The main thing to flag in advance is access and connection type, so we arrive ready. If you are beyond our core Boston-area zone, a small travel fee may apply, and we will say so when you book. Refrigerant recovery and recycling are part of the service, not a surprise line item tacked on at the end.
Quick Prep Before Pickup
A little prep makes appliance day smoother and safer. Empty the fridge or freezer and give it a chance to defrost beforehand so it is not dripping water down your hallway and across the truck. Unplug the unit ahead of time, and if you are comfortable doing so, shut off and disconnect the water supply to a washer or ice-maker line. For a stove or dryer that runs on gas, leave the disconnection to a pro and let us know it is gas so we plan around it.
Clear a path from the appliance to the door, and move any rugs or floor mats that could bunch up under a loaded dolly. If the unit is in a basement with a bulkhead exit or up a flight of stairs, mention that when you book so we bring the right people and equipment. None of this is mandatory, and we can work with whatever we find, but defrosting the freezer in particular saves a wet, messy carry and protects your floors on the way out.
