Appliance Removal in Fort Myers

Empty them of food, drinks and ice before the pickup, and tell us if a unit has sat unplugged with food inside. If the fridge has an ice-maker or water line, the crew can disconnect it at the shutoff valve with your OK, as long as the valve fully closes and holds; a leaking, corroded or missing valve needs a plumber first.

Under federal rules, the refrigerant in refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners has to be recovered before the appliance is disposed of or scrapped. That’s why a cooling unit leaves sealed and intact: never cut its lines or take the back off to make it lighter. A wide fridge that won’t clear a doorway can have its doors and handles taken off; that’s routine disassembly and it’s included. See refrigerator removal, freezer removal, mini fridges and commercial refrigerators.

A plug-in electric range slides out and unplugs. A gas range needs its line shut off and capped by a qualified gas technician first, and a hardwired cooktop or wall oven needs an electrician. Then we take it out and haul it away. A dishwasher has water, drain and power connections under the counter; once a plumber or electrician has disconnected it, the crew slides it out and carries it off. Wall ovens, cooktops and over-the-range microwaves are mounted, so show us how they sit. See stove and oven removal, dishwasher removal, microwave removal and range hood removal.

The photo that helps most shows the appliance where it sits with the doorway beside it, then one more of the way out: the turn past the kitchen island, the stairs and landing, the garage or lanai door, and where the truck can park. Say whether the unit is upstairs or behind other contents.

At a condo, ask management for the building’s vendor rules: service-elevator reservations, loading areas, contractor hours and hall protection. Send them with your photos so we can work with your building and its staff. If your building or property manager requires a certificate of insurance, tell us when you book and we’ll arrange it.

Ask the retailer first whether its delivery includes haul-away of the old unit. If you can get the appliance to the curb yourself, local pickup may be free: in Cape Coral, appliances are scheduled with Waste Pro at no charge; in unincorporated Lee County, you call your hauler to request the pickup before setting it out; and the City of Fort Myers runs a separate weekly white-goods pickup. Our Cape Coral, unincorporated Lee County and Fort Myers guides have the details. When it has to come up from a garage, down from a second floor or out today, send us the photo.

A working appliance may have a second home: Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore accepts appliances under 10 years old that work and are rust-free, with a few exceptions on its list (gas appliances among them); see donation and reuse in Lee County. When we haul a load, usable items can be donated when a local organization accepts them, metal goes to recycling when practical, and the rest goes to appropriate disposal. For a whole house being cleared, list the appliances with everything else in one written agreement; the estate cleanout guide covers rooms and items you want left alone.