The Appliance Removal Checklist Before Delivery Day
The replacement is ordered, but the old appliance still needs a plan. Separate disconnection, removal, and installation so each person knows which work is theirs.
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Identify every appliance and accessory
List the machine type, dimensions, and location. Include laundry pedestals, stacking hardware, refrigerator doors if already detached, and any second appliance that should leave. Show the surrounding space, not just the front panel.
Tell the team about built-in trim, a tight closet, or a machine installed upstairs. These details affect the plan even if the old and new machines are the same model size.
Arrange the right disconnection
Identify whether gas, water, drainage, or fixed electrical connections are involved. Have the appropriate qualified professional handle disconnection where needed. A hauling request does not automatically include installation trade work.
If you do not know the connection type, ask before scheduling around an assumed ready-to-move appliance. Do not cut lines or damage cooling components to make removal easier.
Prepare contents, moisture, and the route
Remove food, clothing, detergent, and personal items. Tell the team about ice, water, or a leaking machine. If an appliance needs defrosting, plan for drainage before the day of pickup.
Clear small obstacles between the machine and the exit. Leave heavy moving to the agreed crew. Include stairs, narrow doors, and a long route to approved parking in the quote request.
Check what the delivery company includes
Some replacement deliveries offer old-appliance haul-away, but the scope and preparation requirements need to be confirmed with that company. Ask whether the service covers the location, disconnection status, and exact items you have.
If you need a separate pickup, coordinate the confirmed windows and avoid assuming two crews can share a narrow driveway or elevator. Keep the removal and replacement agreements clear.
Questions, answered.
Does hauling include connecting the new appliance?
No installation service is implied. Arrange replacement installation separately.
Can the crew handle a connected gas dryer?
Arrange safe disconnection by a qualified professional first; do not assume it is included.
Let’s get it
out of your way.
Show us the items or request a walkthrough. We’ll confirm the scope and price before removal.
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