Appliance Haul-Away in Hartford, CT
Appliance Removal in Hartford: Dead Fridge, Gone
Basement washer, porch fridge, garage freezer: Contact us for a price.
The Heaviest Thing in the House, Out Without a Hernia
Appliances are the junk nobody can move. A chest freezer at the bottom of the basement stairs. A washer that died after the last flood. The fridge that's been on the back porch so long the neighbors stopped noticing it.
They're heavy, awkward and they leak. The ones that keep things cold have refrigerant inside that has to be handled before the metal is scrapped. A crew takes care of the hard part: they get it out of the house, up the stairs and onto the truck, then take it to a facility that handles refrigerant appliances and scrap metal.
Why appliances are hard to get rid of on your own
- Town rules vary. Enfield's curbside bulky pickup doesn't take Freon appliances, so refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers have to be driven to the transfer station. Hartford's DPW recommends the transfer station for appliances and metal, because scrappers often grab curbside metal first.
- Doors have to come off. Wethersfield's town page says state law requires refrigerator and freezer doors to be removed before they're left at the curb.
- Scrap metal is a mandatory recyclable in Connecticut, so an old washer can't just go in with the trash.
- The stairs. Most basement laundry rooms in older Greater Hartford homes have steep, narrow stairs. That's where people get hurt.
Recycled, not dumped
Steel, copper and aluminum from old appliances go back into the metal stream. Units with refrigerant go to a facility that recovers it first. If you're replacing an appliance, schedule the old one's pickup before the new one is delivered, so the installer walks into an empty spot instead of working around a dead unit.
Landlords and property managers
A dead refrigerator in a rental unit is an urgent problem: the tenant needs a working one, and the installer needs the old one gone. Crews can pull the old unit from an occupied apartment, carry it down the back stairs of a two-family or triple-decker, and leave the kitchen clear for the replacement.
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Appliances That Get Hauled
Household and light commercial appliances, from the kitchen, the laundry room, the garage or the basement.
Refrigerators and freezers
Upright, side-by-side, chest and garage freezers, sent to a facility that handles refrigerant.
Washers and dryers
Front-load and top-load, including stacked units and the pair in the basement.
Stoves, ovens and ranges
Electric units and freestanding ranges. Gas units must be shut off and capped by a qualified professional before removal.
Dishwashers
Already pulled out, or still under the counter. Ask whether the crew disconnects it or whether you need a plumber first.
Microwaves and small appliances
Countertop microwaves, toaster ovens and other small kitchen appliances.
Air conditioners and dehumidifiers
Window units, portable ACs and basement dehumidifiers, which contain refrigerant.
Water heaters
Old tanks after a replacement. Ask whether the tank needs to be drained and disconnected before the crew arrives.
Commercial kitchen equipment
Reach-in coolers, prep tables and small restaurant equipment. Describe the equipment when you call so the crew can confirm.
Why Choose Us for Appliance Removal?
Basement extractions
Steep stairs and tight turns are planned for before anything is lifted, with the right dolly and straps.
Right place for refrigerant
Fridges, freezers, ACs and dehumidifiers go to a facility that handles refrigerant, not the curb.
Metal gets recycled
Appliance steel and copper are recycled, as Connecticut's mandatory recycling rules expect.
Swap-day timing
New appliance coming? The old one can be gone first, so the installer has a clear spot.
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How Appliance Removal Works
1. Tell us what and where
Call [PHONE] with the appliance, its location and how many stairs are on the way out.
2. Disconnect
Make sure water and power are off. The crew confirms what they can disconnect when they quote; gas lines are a job for a qualified professional.
3. Carry and recycle
The crew carries it out, loads it and takes it to metal and refrigerant recycling.
Appliance Removal Questions
Can a refrigerator with Freon still in it go?
Yes. It should go to a facility that handles refrigerant appliances, which is the step most people can't manage on their own. Ask the crew where it's headed.
Do I need to unhook the washer first?
Shut off the water valves if you can. The crew confirms when they quote whether they disconnect washer hoses and dryer vents.
Can you take a gas stove or gas dryer?
Gas lines should be shut off and capped by a qualified professional before removal. Once it's disconnected, ask the crew to confirm they can take it.
Do I need to remove the fridge doors?
Not for a crew pickup, since the appliance never sits at the curb. Doors only have to come off when a fridge is left curbside for town collection.
Can appliances from a business go?
Many junk removal crews take them, from offices, rental units and small restaurants. Describe the equipment when you call so the crew can confirm.