How to dispose of a late model, large refrigerator (failed compressor)

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Looking for a way to dispose of a late model LG refrigerator with a failed compressor. Shame to throw this refrigerator away, but even with the class action lawsuit against LG which warrants the compressor for ten years, labor is not covered and was not able to locate a tech who would do the work (labor estimated $800 USD).

This is a large refrigerator. I searched craigslist and Facebook marketplace for a appliance scrapper- but no luck.

I am thinking about removing the doors, and hauling this to a county dump. Assuming the county dump takes appliances and will properly remove the refrigerant.

Soliciting other ideas on how to dispose of this LG.

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Advertise it free, say in listing needs a new compressor. Guarantee someone will take it.

Or, talk to your local trash pickup company. Mine does a bulk pickup, to include appliances, every 6 months. Typically Spring/Fall. Our next one is October 1st. You may need to let them know what you have so you're on the list for the bulk pickup truck (separate from regular trash pickup truck.)

Another option is to see if LG will send you the compressor. Then, advertise it as "compressor failed, have new compressor." A local Mom/Pop appliance place will grab it.
 
option 1 - sit it on the curb and the local scrap/junk man will probably grab it.
option 2 - drain out the freon and take to the dump as is. They will take it but the freon has to be out.
 
GON said:
Looking for a way to dispose of a late model LG refrigerator with a failed compressor. Shame to throw this refrigerator away, but even with the class action lawsuit against LG which warrants the compressor for ten years, labor is not covered and was not able to locate a tech who would do the work (labor estimated $800 USD).

This is a large refrigerator. I searched craigslist and Facebook marketplace for a appliance scrapper- but no luck.

I am thinking about removing the doors, and hauling this to a county dump. Assuming the county dump takes appliances and will properly remove the refrigerant.

Soliciting other ideas on how to dispose of this LG.

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Absolutely do not send a refrigerator to a landfill. That's what's wrong with this country. Home depot, lowes, and many appliance outlets will take it. If in good shape many appliance outlets may even pay you as they keep them in the back as a parts donor for people with the same fridge needing parts down the road.
 
A number of scrap people will take it, some may even pay. If you are near an apartment complex ask who their scrap person is. They'll usually be all for stopping by to pick up extra appliances close by.
 
Do a search, there should be a local place that will accept appliances with refrigerant. I just hauled this one that was in my dad's garage...they charged me $10 to take it.

Don't just release the refrigerant, that won't help you dispose it. It needs a sticker from the tech that recovered the refrigerant for anywhere to accept it unless they have a way to recover it themselves. This place has that ability.

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I posted the refrigerator online as free, with full description of the problem, the refrigerator is next to the front door, front door is 40" so easy to remove from home, and no steps to making removal a challenge.

This was my first response"
Hi,
I'm interested in the refrigerator.
What is your address?"

Maybe people today don't have the communication skills to respond to an advertisement that provides confidence. My reply was that I am 1/2 mile from the movie theater. Not providing a address on the communication.

On a separate note- I can't get the replacement Bosch refrigerator in the house. Even though I have an appliance dolly- it is a two-person job, and the risk of damaging the refrigerator is not worth the reward of moving the refrigerator myself. Hired a local guy recommended by the appliance store to help move the refrigerator. He no showed this morning, no call, nothing. Disappointed- but no surprised.
 
dishdude said:
Do a search, there should be a local place that will accept appliances with refrigerant. I just hauled this one that was in my dad's garage...they charged me $10 to take it.

Don't just release the refrigerant, that won't help you dispose it. It needs a sticker from the tech that recovered the refrigerant for anywhere to accept it unless they have a way to recover it themselves. This place has that ability.

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It may not be freon
 
my sister who has an LG got hers fixed for no cost out of her pocket except for the tip to the tech. Did you call LG directly?
 
CarLuver said:
my sister who has an LG got hers fixed for no cost out of her pocket except for the tip to the tech. Did you call LG directly?
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Yes, the LG is six months out of the labor warranty. What is more concerning is we couldn't find a company to come out to service even with the LG provided free part (compressor). And to add insult--- reading numerous reviews by people who had the compressor replaced after waiting weeks/ months, the replacement compressors had the same failure rate as the compressor installed from the factory.

Not worth the risk in my scenario to have a LG refrigerator- even a new LG for free. Others may be able to mitigate using a LG refrigerator- we don't have any family or friends within 500 miles, and I often travel far distances for extended times for work, so I need a refrigerator with a better track record of running.
 
That looks a bunch like my LG which was repaired under warranty. Shame to ditch it for one (expensive) part. Kind of like some of the car woes here with many of the euro brands. LG refrigerators are over engineered and $$ to fix.
 
GON said:
I posted the refrigerator online as free, with full description of the problem, the refrigerator is next to the front door, front door is 40" so easy to remove from home, and no steps to making removal a challenge.

This was my first response"
Hi,
I'm interested in the refrigerator.
What is your address?"

Maybe people today don't have the communication skills to respond to an advertisement that provides confidence. My reply was that I am 1/2 mile from the movie theater. Not providing a address on the communication.

On a separate note- I can't get the replacement Bosch refrigerator in the house. Even though I have an appliance dolly- it is a two-person job, and the risk of damaging the refrigerator is not worth the reward of moving the refrigerator myself. Hired a local guy recommended by the appliance store to help move the refrigerator. He no showed this morning, no call, nothing. Disappointed- but no surprised.
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While it's a bit curt, that doesn't seem like a horrible response to me. I might have started with "could I possibly come take a look at it some time today? Where are you located?" It's way better that the stock "is this still available"

How would you have preferred they phrase it?
 
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