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How old are your appliances? Most people tend not to think about their appliances or their age and condition until they stop working.
What happens after that? Many people would consider the death of an appliance to be an emergency (outside of the dishwasher, at least), so the first thought is usually about getting a replacement as soon as possible and how they can work around not having that appliance for a few days or weeks.
Once that new appliance is delivered and installed, what happens to the dead one? The installers won’t take it, the weekly trash servicer won’t take it, and unless you have a truck and some extra hands—you can’t take it to the dump (not to mention the hefty ‘removal’ fee even if you got it there).
There is a better way. The next time one of your appliances dies, big or small, call on Junk King removal services to help. No matter what appliance you have, and no matter what condition or size, Junk King will help you get rid of it. You even have the option of calling Junk King just for the removal of a single item although we usually find that clients have more than just one.
Additionally, if you are a business owner you may eventually run into the same sort of problem—a downed and dead machine or equipment in the shop. Most businesses (especially small ones) rely on old machines—due to them producing better products than the newer versions of the technology—which means that as those old machines break down it can become harder and harder to find the right tools and elements to continuously repair the equipment.
Eventually, chances are good that something will have to give and a new machine will need to be ordered after the death of the old one. Here, the business owner is put in the same position as the homeowner; how does one ‘get rid’ of a machine or equipment that doesn’t work? It can’t all go into a landfill, not when there may be hidden toxins in the metal or other elements.
Luckily, for the homeowner and the business owner, there is Junk King Gwinnett. Just like Junk King will assist the homeowner in removing their dead appliances, Junk King will also assist in the removal of old machines and equipment from businesses too.
Our professional movers have the tools and the training to be able to break down large appliances and equipment quickly and safely, while our after-pick-up recycling processes ensure that all appliances and equipment that we haul away are correctly broken down into their most useful elements for future use. When you choose to move with Junk King Gwinnett, removing junk and trash is as easy as 1, 2, 3—just point and the junk is gone.
What is a Removal and How can a Professional Removal Company Help?
Generally speaking, removals consist of the physical movement of an item from one place to another—in other words, it is the movement of your junk to our trucks/dumpsters. After this, your junk is taken away, never to be seen again…Until it reaches our recycling hub for processing. Well, that’s Junk King’s version of removal anyway.
One may ask then, what is the point of having a removal company when we can do it ourselves? The answer is that the average person only has so much utility—they are a single person, with limited space, limited money, limited experience, and most of all, other stress. So, when something like an appliance dies more stress is piled on top of their normal levels.
Appliance removal themselves are some of the fastest work that a professional removal company can handle—meanwhile trying to remove that same appliance by yourself can result in an entire day being wasted trying to sort everything out, it could even result in an injury from improper handling of the appliance.
Additionally, no matter what appliance is being removed, the average person is not going to have any ability to recycle the elements of the appliance. It’s not common knowledge to know how to drain the freon from a dead refrigerator, even though it is a requirement in order to have it taken by the landfills. Appliance recycling then, although it is a necessary part of removals in general, can only be really done by professional moving teams; it’s part of what makes them professionals.
The benefits of choosing to move with a professional removal team don’t just stop at the death of appliances either. Many homeowners—even business owners—take advantage of professional removal teams for many reasons. Everything from home relocation to estate cleanouts are fair game for a removal team; and, while Junk King’s main interest is the collection and removal of junk from your property, furnishing relocation is a possible service that can be provided.
Why Professional Appliance Removal is the Best Option for You
Professional services operate with you in mind—they have the best tricks and experience that you can ask for during removals. As mentioned before, there are many aspects to removals that the average person would have problems solving by themselves, not to mention the costs that can incur. The best option for moving appliances will always be to choose a professional team because they have the correct training and tools to be able to take care of every step of the removal and the recycling process.
Further, the appliance recycling elements of removals cannot be ignored because they are so important to the continued health and thriving of the local environment. Landfills know this too, which is why they do not accept appliances that haven’t been ‘drained’ of their toxins unless they have the facilities to do it themselves (for an additional fee). In this way, the best appliance removal service that you can ask for is Junk King Gwinnett.
What You Should Know About Appliances and Their Disposal
Not all appliances need to be ‘drained’ and broken down to be recycled. Some appliances can be taken out to the curb and picked up by Waste Management or similar weekly trash service. However, these sorts of ‘lite appliances’ do not usually contain the problems that could arise from their larger versions.
For example, let’s say that you have a decade-old vacuum and it is finally time for a new one. You may take the moment to search the internet for terms like ‘how to dispose of appliances’ whereupon you see that your local single-stream trash services will accept them for an additional processing fee. This is great news! All you need to do is call them and make them aware of your vacuum removal needs and pay the fee.
Then, just drag the vacuum down to the curb and it’s as good as gone. Additionally, although recycling appliances is a huge aspect of removals (at least for Junk King) if your appliance is reasonably destroyed or soiled, choosing to go with the weekly service will end up being your better cost—as long as there isn’t additional junk sitting around also waiting to be thrown out or recycled down.
The Steps in the Process of Appliance Removal
When you do choose to move with a professional team, there are some very easy steps to make the appliance removal process as smooth as possible for everyone:
- Assess the problem: knowing why you are removing the refrigerator will be very helpful for our team. If it still works and you are only wanting to upgrade, our team can sell or donate it for you after it is picked up. Otherwise, if the appliance is not working, we’ll know that it will need to be recycled or processed for recycling. (Also we won’t have to be gentle with it, which is fun for everyone.)
- Measure the removal path: it has likely been a few years since you bought the appliance and a lot can change in that time. Making sure that we have a cleared and reasonably clean path for us to remove the item will make sure that everyone is being safe and the removal is moving at its most efficient.
- Turn off the water/empty the appliance: this step is the one most forgotten. It’s necessary to turn off the water running to any appliances which use it—if it is not turned off, you’ll be looking at some watershed. At the same time, please ensure that everything inside of the appliance is removed/drained. Foods rotting in a refrigerator isn’t any better than clothes rotting in murky soap water!
- If you choose to move with Junk King: you’ll already know the two-hour window in which our big red truck or MINI dumpster will be pulling up—so while you wait for our call (15 minutes before we arrive), take a few moments to review your home and assess if there are any other last-minute items which need to be removed as well. If you’ve gone the MINI dumpster route you’ll have a few days to think it over, but that timeline is far shorter if you’ve chosen our full-service option. Taking the extra few minutes to look around for anything else that needs to go will greatly improve your experience (even with an additional fee).
A Helpful Guide to Making Sure Your Move Goes Smoother with Expert Guidance
If you know that your appliances are getting older in age and they aren’t doing their job quite like they used to, keep in mind that there are professionals that can help. Use the above information in this article to make the best choice for you and your appliances. Rest assured that Junk King is there to assist you every step of the way (even if you forget to turn off the water, Dave).
Junk King is known throughout North America as being the greenest removal company available—but our customer service, from our professional movers to our phone representatives, are world-class agents. It is our goal that you experience the smoothest removal possible, while also providing green solutions for junk. As Junk King Gwinnett owner Harry Van Buren says, ‘the heaviest thing you should have to lift is the telephone’.
There are three ways you can contact Junk King Gwinnett, pick one today and get a truck tomorrow: (1) give us a call at (888) 888 – JUNK (5685) to speak with those highly-trained customer service representatives and ask to get a quote over the phone or schedule a no-obligation in-person assessment of your junk. (2) Text us pictures of your junk to (737) 888 – JUNK and receive an estimate back (over text). (3) Or, choose to stay online and explore your options further with our pricing estimator—orders that are placed online and are over $99 could also receive a $20 discount!
