How appliance removal works

Appliance removal through the LoadUp network typically starts around $70. What you actually pay depends on how many appliances are going, how big they are, and whether you choose curbside or in-home pickup. A basement or an upper floor can change the quote too. Either way, the full price is on screen before you confirm.

Yes. Every appliance needs to be disconnected before pickup, including electrical, gas, and plumbing connections. Your Loaders pick up the unit once it is disconnected and ready to move. If you're not sure how to disconnect a specific appliance, a plumber or electrician can help beforehand.

Yes. Your Loaders carry appliances out from wherever they sit: upstairs laundry rooms, basements, tight hallways, narrow kitchens. You don't have to get anything to the curb first. A clear path from the appliance to the nearest door makes the job quicker and safer.

Often, yes. Book before noon and same-day pickup is available across the LoadUp network, though availability may vary by location. Planning ahead instead? You can book for the next day or up to 90 days out.

Yes, and it's the cheaper way to do it. Clearing out a kitchen? Put the refrigerator, dishwasher and stove on one booking instead of three. The service fee is charged once per pickup, so each extra appliance adds only its own price, and you see the new total before you confirm.

Yes. Empty and defrost your refrigerator or freezer before your Loaders arrive. A unit that still has food or ice inside is heavier and harder to carry safely, and some facilities won't accept appliances with contents still in them. Defrosting a day or two ahead of your scheduled pickup is the easiest way to be ready.

Mostly weight, size and how awkward the thing is to carry. A microwave or coffee maker is a quick, light job. A water heater or furnace is heavy and awkward, and sometimes takes extra labor. Appliances with refrigerant or gas connections also tend to price higher, reflecting the added care needed around those components even though the actual disconnection work falls to you or a technician beforehand.

Sometimes, depending on where you live. Some utility companies and appliance manufacturers run recycling rebate programs, often for refrigerators and freezers specifically, that pay a modest amount, typically in the $15 to $50 range, for turning in a working or non-working unit through a specific drop-off or pickup process. Programs and payouts vary a lot from place to place, so check with your local utility first. A rebate program and a pickup service usually aren't the same thing.

Some are, depending on the type. Appliances with refrigerant, like refrigerators, freezers, and AC units, fall under EPA regulations because of the refrigerant, and small electronics-heavy appliances can qualify as e-waste in some municipalities. Ovens, dishwashers and washers generally don't need special handling, but local rules vary, so it's worth a quick check if you're getting rid of one yourself.

It depends on your lease or purchase agreement. In most rentals, whoever lives in or owns the place now ends up dealing with it, unless the agreement puts that on the previous tenant or seller. It's one of the most common reasons people book a pickup: an appliance that was never theirs, but is now their problem.

A rough rule of thumb: if a repair costs more than 50% of what a comparable new appliance costs, or the unit is already past its typical lifespan, replacement usually makes more financial sense. Refrigerators and washers often last 10 to 13 years, while dishwashers tend to run shorter, closer to 9 to 10. An appliance nearing the end of that range that also needs a costly repair is usually a better candidate for replacement than repair.

Standard commercial appliances within normal weight and size limits are generally fine. Heavy industrial equipment beyond those limits isn't something this service handles. Not sure about a particular unit? Check its weight and dimensions as you book rather than assuming standard pricing applies.