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If you have been a homeowner for a while, there’s a pretty good chance you have needed to repair or replace a major appliance. Researchers estimate that 20% of homeowners will need to replace a major appliance or undergo a major appliance repair this year. You may be wondering if you will need to repair or replace a kitchen appliance this year.

Luckily, there are tips for replacing appliances and keeping your family members safe and sound. There are also tips for getting rid of appliances that are no longer working for you. Here are some tips for appliance repair or replacement and kitchen safety.

Why You Have to Get Rid of Appliances Carefully

In the past, homeowners didn’t worry overly much about getting rid of appliances. They simply threw them in a trash bag and put them out for the garbage, or they hauled them to the junkyard themselves. Over the last 50 years, Americans have increasingly worried about the impact they are having on the environment when they dispose of large items such as major appliances.

All major household appliances emit greenhouse gases. Scientists believe that greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, are responsible in part for climate change. The earth has been gradually warming each year, and this warming may have serious consequences in the future. Some parts of the country are undergoing record drought, while others are experiencing record heat and record rainfall. If you worry about climate change, you need to consider responsible recycling.

Another reason to consider responsible recycling is the chemicals inside major appliances. There’s a good reason why homeowners need to be environmentally cautious when they are disposing of large appliances.  This is especially true of items like microwaves and refrigerators. In the case of microwaves, they are considered e-waste (or electronic waste) and can’t be thrown out in the garbage. The fridge has certain hazardous chemicals, such as Freon, which if released into the atmosphere could cause problems. Appliances also have heavy metals and other components that are difficult to recycle without help.

How Do I Recycle Responsibly?

Whether you are replacing one major appliance or an entire kitchen full of appliances, there are ways you can recycle those old appliances and make room for lovely new appliances in your kitchen. Here are some tips for recycling responsibly.

First, you need to know that not all appliances can be recycled. Here is a brief list of major appliances you can recycle:

–Dishwashers
-Freezers
–Laundry Washers and Dryers
–Stoves/Ovens
-Ranges or Cooktops
–Refrigerators
–Trash compactors
–Water heaters
-Furnaces

While this is a general list of appliances you can recycle, if you are planning to recycle these yourself by taking them to the dump, you need to call ahead and ask what items they take, or check out their website.

If you hate the thoughts of dragging your major appliances to the dump, you may want to consider giving your appliances away. There are several charities, such as Goodwill, that take your old appliances if they are still working. Not only can you practice responsible recycling, but you can also take a tax write off on the donated cost of the appliance. Best of all, you’ll know that your appliances are going to people who need them badly.

What if you don’t have time to recycle? There are junk removal companies, such as Junk King Cincinnati, who will come into your home, remove the large appliance, and recycle it for you. Depending on the appliance, you may be able to get these appliances recycled with little out of pocket expense. Consumers rate Junk King Cincinnati highly because of their efficiency, and their emphasis on green recycling.

Kitchen Safety Tips from Junk King Cincinnati

One of the places your children and other family members get injured most frequently is the kitchen. In fact, 60% of all household accidents occur in the kitchen. Kitchens represent nearly 85% of home fires as well. You need to keep an extra eye on your family members when they are in the kitchen, especially if you have young children in the house.

As a way of continuing our service to the community, there are safety tips for your kitchen you need to practice with your family. The inspiration for these safety tips was that the kitchen becomes a kind of “magnet” for kids. All it takes is a momentary distraction from the adults that can lead to problems in the kitchen.

Here are our kitchen safety tips:

–Stove: Turn pot and pan handles in and away from the edge of the stove.
–Microwave: Encourage children to use an oven mitt when removing hot plates or bowls
–Dishwasher: Wait until dishwasher cools down before unloading to avoid burns from a steam-heavy dishwasher.
–Refrigerator: Keep items not safe for children on higher selves and place juice boxes, apple slices and healthy snacks on the lower shelves.

Getting Started With Appliance Recycling

You may have been thinking about getting those new appliances in your kitchen from the time you bought your home, especially if you have been staring at that old, ugly, refrigerator for a few years. If your kitchen needs new equipment to bring it into the 21^st century, then you’re going to have to make arrangements for those items to be properly disposed of. It’s best to contract a professional team of junk haulers like Junk King Cincinnati to get rid of your refrigerator or other major kitchen appliances.

For Refrigerator Disposal, Call Junk King Cincinnati

Junk King Cincinnati has the right amount of manpower and truck space to do the deed. Speaking of that truck, take a moment to imagine what your fridge will look like on the back of that big moving truck. Lots of leftover space, right? Now imagine what you could put in that space. We’re talking about all that other junk you want to get rid of besides your old refrigerator. This is a golden opportunity to make a positive move to clear your home of junk. What would be left behind? Lots of empty closets, wide open basements, and plenty of garage space. You might be tempted to start collecting more junk but you could also turn those spaces into more productive environments like a home office or guest room. And to think, all of that started with you getting rid of your old refrigerator!

If you’re worried about the ongoing pandemic—don’t. Junk King practices contactless removal services if you request it. For the best in Cincinnati Refrigerator Disposal, or any other sort of junk hauling, simply call 1-888-888-JUNK or book a free on site estimate online today and save!