Disconnect Is Included — Here’s What That Means by Appliance Type
“We handle the disconnect” means different things for different appliances. Here’s what to expect before the crew arrives:
- Refrigerators and freezers — no prep required. Empty the food, leave everything else. We pull it from the wall, manage the water line if it’s an icemaker model, and haul it.
- Washers — we disconnect the water supply hoses and dryer vent connection. Water lines need to be shutoff-ready (the valves behind the machine). Most homes have them; we’ll confirm when booking.
- Electric dryers — we unplug and manage the dryer vent. No special prep needed.
- Gas dryers — the gas line must be shut off and capped by a plumber before we arrive. Once capped, we handle everything else.
- Gas stoves and ranges — same as gas dryers: capped gas line required before our crew starts. Electric stoves are a straightforward disconnect-and-haul.
- Built-in dishwashers — we handle the water supply line, drain connection, and mounting hardware. Takes slightly longer than a freestanding appliance but it’s one visit.
Why Refrigerant Handling Matters
Refrigerators, chest freezers, window AC units, and older dehumidifiers all contain refrigerants. These are federally regulated compounds — they cannot be crushed or disposed of in a standard landfill. Facilities that ignore this create illegal environmental liability.
We route refrigerant-containing appliances to certified area processors that use recovery equipment to capture the refrigerant before the unit is scrapped. This complies with EPA Section 608 requirements. From your end, nothing changes — you don’t need to do anything special. It’s handled on our side.
If you’re clearing out a kitchen remodel or replacing multiple appliances at once, see our furniture removal page for anything else coming out of the space. For full-property situations, estate cleanouts and garage cleanouts handle appliances as part of the larger job.
