Is your refrigerator running? You better catch it! And when it stops running? It’s time for a new one. Here are some other signs it’s time to replace an old appliance, plus options for removing and recycling a bulky, hard-to-trash item.

Signs It’s Time to Replace an Old Appliance

Large appliances like ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators are not only expensive, but they can easily break down over time. Even new models with many exciting tech features are prone to malfunction. Sometimes it’s an easy fix, but other problems end up being more expensive than the appliance itself. So when do you know it’s time to replace instead of repair an old appliance? Here are some factors to consider.

1. Age. While many older appliances were made to last, all items have a lifespan. Some refrigerators can last up to 15 years, while washing machines and dishwashers are more prone to mechanical failures around the 10 year mark. If your appliance is around its expected lifespan and isn’t working like it used to, consider replacing it.
2. Unreliable. An appliance is meant to do a certain job. If it’s no longer performing this task or requires frequent repairs to get the job done, it can become more expensive than simply replacing it.
3. Expense. In addition to repair costs, an inefficient appliance consumes more power, especially if you have to run it several times to finish the task. This increases energy bills. Many newer appliances are designed to be energy efficient, in addition to making quick work of its specific function.
4. Noisy. If your appliance is making more noise than usual—such as banging, rattling, or loud groans—this can indicate an expensive mechanical issue.

Once you determine an appliance needs to be replaced, the next question is, what do you do with the old one?

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Appliance Removal

Whether your old appliance no longer works or no longer serves your needs, getting rid of it is not always easy. A large appliance is too heavy to lift and not always accepted with your regular trash. But JDog gives you another option.

Call us to come pick up your old washer, dryer, oven, fridge, or radiator. Not only will we take care of removal, but we reuse, recycle, resell, and re-purpose 60-80% of the items we haul away whenever possible. Keeping these items out of the landfill is not only an environmental choice, but it’s a cost-effective one as well.

If you want to get rid of a working appliance, but don’t want the hassle of trying to research, donate, or sell it, we’ll take it off your hands. We’ll even take some appliances that contain toxic substances and dispose of it responsibly. All you have to do is call 844-GET-JDOG, tell us about the appliance that needs replacing, and we’ll schedule a time to come pick it up.