Inside a Used Appliance Store – How They Operate
Inside a Used Appliance Store – How They Operate
Every house has appliances in it, and eventually they need replaced. But does every unit go to the junkyard? At my store, we bring old, tired units back to life – well, some of then.
In this video, you’ll learn and see a few things that happen in the used appliance industry. There is good money in running the business (or potentially), but what makes a good machine to sell?
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Very insightful and honest presentation
Tnx
In one of my alternative lives, I would have opened "Harry and Larry’s used appliances" 40+ years ago and been richer than Musk today. I was doing punch out work on crappy condos in South Carolina and bought a bunch of appliances from them for $50/ea or so, shleped them out and resold them for ~$200, including install. I vaguely remember that I had to fix some of the refrigerators timer thingies and dragging them around was a pain. But I was young, had a pickup, and I made a lot of money, at least compared to the $5/hr I was getting paid for fixing the shitty condos.
(Most of that work was undone the one day in winter when it got really cold and all the improperly installed copper water pipes froze) But that is another story.
Nice job experience by the bucket full.
I’m interested in your video and the subject thanks for making this video.
Where is your store?
I could do this but the only problem is, how do you get the heavy front loaders up from a basement. It won’t be worth it, braking your back for it.
Wish they had a store like this in my area. Save $$ and landfill
In my area you can pick up appliances like you have there for pretty much free all day long. People buy new sets and want the old stuff gone. I enjoy watching all your videos, keep em coming.
Ben I need to get in contact with you asap. I love the idea that your buying these appliances and refurbishing them at affordable prices for the poor.
Just came across your channel and learning alot.. For appliances with dents in them, you might look into paintless dent repair techniques. Especially using a glue puller.
i like you dude , you are a hell of a good dude and i love your self accountability and honesty and self awareness…… that is the best character trait one can have , don’t let life change that about you, there is nothing more that people respect in a boss or to do business with and that is honesty and integrity. i would bet my paycheck that there isn’t a whole lot of anything bad people have to say about you. I’ve been working on appliances for 8 yrs and i love the content you create and i will say that i am impressed with your thorough knowledge and understanding of the actual theory of operation and clear quality narration !!!!
keep doing it just the way you do ….take care
Do you buy refrigerator & stove . I bought new ones , but the house came with them . Want to see them good condition
avoid that direct drive Samsung like covid.
The Frist Maytag you opened the lid is not clean to me around the lid hinges and the. Plastic tub ring .I make my washer s like new condition . and I don’t have a shop yet. Soon 👍
Hey Ben nice showroom. I’ve been tinkering around with appliances mainly washer & dryers. The older machines are the way to go and I see plenty older models for sale cheap or free.
Hello Ben thank you for share this videos they very helpful , thank you for all the info , I start watching them and I was wondering if you have a video were you can show us how to start hiring help and what are you criteria to pay ! Thank you hope you doing well!!!
Ben 👍 it’s a great thing we do . great Video 👍🇨🇦
The minimum on my top load washers is $249 with a 90 day warranty
Great video iv been doing this on the side making a killing I work at a scrap yard and people were scraping on a regular basis appliances for to talking to them they came from apartments in wanting to expand and actually get a warehouse and repair the ones that are not working been running it out of a storage unit for now
Omg my amana Electronic dryer at 8.34 I have it next to my speed queen top load and it looks very similar
it seems to be profitable to strip for parts. That Frigidaire has a Air Handler kit that will fix the ice maker issue. Part number 5303918784 Repairing them is not a challenge finding customers that want to buy used seems difficult.
WHERE R U LOCATED?
Very helpful and informative. Integrity is the most valuable asset you have in this type of business. The new appliance world is shameful these days but the used/repair/salvage option opens a world of opportunity for folks on both sides of a transaction.
Very interesting.
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Need maytag maxima front laoder motor control board
Nobody wants a CABRIO, Ben. When they break, they get junked. The labor to diagnose them makes repairing high. I probably service 4 Whirlpool World Washers – MOSTLY MAYTAG version – per week.
Nice place! Just a thought while your testing you could do your wash and test the dryers. But the wife probably wouldn’t like that……
Hey Great channel. Do you have a warranty video.
Do u sell refrigerators?
SO APPRECIATE UR VIDS. So informative.
I repaired my appliances just because of the cost it’s about $150 min for a service call. So far I’ve replaced the heating element and belt tensioner in my dryer and cleaned it, the washer gasket, fridge paddles for the water dispenser and the door gaskets I didn’t tackle the ice maker as itd out if my knowledge base and I let a pro do the washer pump as I was a noob and had yet to try fixing my stuff, keypad board in my range. rubber o-ring in the dishwasher pump shaft WP discontinued it bit I found and substitute, upper rack slides with a upgraded metal one. Since then I’ve got a new range, washer and dryer.
Same deal with lawnmowers, nobody wants to get on youtube and figure out how to clean their carb and they throw them to the curb.
Do you deal with vacuum cleaners too
Watched a few videos now. I like the channel. Its obvious you enjoy it and are doing good work
I sell new appliances but I often tell people to put their old whiteware on an auction site for $1 reserve. I have done this myself to get rid of old whiteware instead of paying somebody to take it away it takes all the hassle away as somebody buys it, takes it away and you get some beer money so win-win situation. The stove I sold I got $40 for and the guy even uninstalled it for me as well, he refurbishes them for the rental market.
nice hands on job
On the circuit board, 2 things that usually go out: capacitors and relays. I fixed my washer circuit board and installed all Nichicon capacitors. These are quality capacitors from Japan (unlike the cheap ones from China which they had). It’s been about 4 years now and no problems. The capacitors costed me around $10.00. A new circuit board would have costed around $75.00 (and had cheap capacitors). The other thing that goes bad are the relays because the innards click open and close and sometimes weld themselves closed.
More than a few times, I’ve found my appliances on trash-day. In 2007, I replaced my still-working (barely) 1977 GE washer with a 1998 GE super-capacity – curbside rescue. Finally needed a tub drive-disc in 2014 – $80 in parts. Still going strong today!
$50 the max you’ll buy washers / dyers and fridges max 100? thanks
How do you keep track of all your parts and know whats for what?
What is your eBay address,name
I’m just curious where you get all the appliances? Where do the old appliances go when a dealer delivers a new appliance?
Used appliance stores are non-existent where I am despite the new cost being into the thousands for 1 piece.
I really wanna see what your $100 washer looks like.
Hi Ben. Just curious, is there a way to bench test those control boards, or do you simply assume they work if the machine works? Been trying to find a video or website showing how to bench test those control boards.
Looking for a good electric dryer
I’m trying to do the same thing in Texas can you tell me what I can do to get them whole sale
Thanks for keeping all that out of the landfill by you efforts…everyone’s a winner!
Wow you’re doing good. Instead of throwing off the junks you make them works again.I appreciate people like you.
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