Washer & Dryer Removal in Dothan, AL
By Dothan Junk Removal Co. | Appliance Disposal Guide for the Wiregrass
Getting a new washer and dryer is exciting until you realize the delivery crew won't always take the old ones. Or they'll take them for a fee that seems high for what they're actually doing. Dothan Junk Removal Co. picks up old washers, dryers, and laundry appliances - same-day in most cases.
What We Remove
- Top-load and front-load washing machines
- Electric and gas dryers
- Combo washer/dryer units
- Laundry pedestals
- Old utility tubs and laundry sinks
- Portable or apartment-size washers
Gas vs. Electric Dryers - What You Need to Know
If you have a gas dryer, the gas line needs to be disconnected and capped before we arrive. This is a quick job for a plumber or appliance technician - often a 15-minute service call. We don't disconnect gas lines; that's licensed work. If your new dryer installer capped it, you're already set.
Electric dryers: unplug from the 240V outlet and we handle the rest.
The delivery guys said they'd take the old washer but couldn't because of 'damage.' Called Dothan Junk Removal and they came the same day. No issues.- Kim R., Northwood Dothan
Do I Need to Drain the Washing Machine?
Run a spin cycle to remove as much water as possible. Disconnect the water supply hoses (there are two - hot and cold). Most washing machines have a small residual amount of water in the drum and hoses that will drain out during loading. We're used to it - just make sure the supply lines are disconnected before we load it.
Can Old Washers Be Donated?
A working washing machine in decent condition can find a home. Local nonprofits, transitional housing programs, and individuals in need often want working laundry appliances. Post on Facebook Marketplace with 'free to whoever can pick up.' A working washer rarely sits unclaimed for more than a day.
A non-working washer (our more common pickup) goes to appliance recycling for the steel - washers are mostly steel and have good scrap value.
Pricing for Washer & Dryer Removal
| Service | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Washing machine only | Call for estimate | Single appliance |
| Dryer only | Call for estimate | Lighter than washer |
| Washer + dryer together | Call for estimate | Same trip discount |
| Laundry appliances + other items | Standard load pricing | Bundle with larger haul |
📞 New Appliances Arriving?
Schedule the haul before delivery day: (334) 643-1176
Timing With New Appliance Delivery
The ideal sequence: call us 1–2 days before your new appliance delivery. We haul the old ones, the delivery crew installs the new ones into a clear space. Delivery crews work faster and are less likely to have 'can't take the old ones' situations when the appliance is staged for easy pickup vs. buried in a laundry room corner.
Commercial Laundry Equipment
Managing a laundromat or an apartment complex with shared laundry? Commercial washers and dryers are heavier and require a larger crew. Call us first and describe the equipment so we send the right crew size.
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Call (334) 643-1176 NowWasher & Dryer Removal FAQs
Will you remove my old washer and dryer when I get new ones delivered?
Yes – delivery crews often charge extra or refuse to take old units. We pick up old washers, dryers, and laundry appliances, often same-day.
Do I need to disconnect anything before you arrive?
For gas dryers, the gas line needs to be disconnected and capped first by a plumber or appliance technician – that's licensed work we don't do. Electric dryers just need to be unplugged.
Do I need to drain the washing machine first?
Run a spin cycle to remove most of the water and disconnect the hot and cold supply hoses. A small residual amount of water is normal and drains out during loading.
Can a working washer or dryer be donated instead of hauled away?
Yes – local nonprofits and transitional housing programs often want working laundry appliances. Posting “free to whoever can pick up” on Facebook Marketplace usually finds a taker within a day.
