Question 1

What determines the value of my washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Washing machine scrap value is set by type - front load automatic, top load automatic, or semi-automatic - since each has a different mix of motor copper, steel drum, and, for front-load machines, a concrete counterweight. All brands are accepted at the same type-based rate, regardless of make.

Question 2

What types of washing machine can you pick up?

Accepted Answer

Front load automatic, top load automatic, and semi-automatic (twin-tub) washing machines, of any capacity - from a compact 6 kg unit to a large family-size drum.

Question 3

Do you accept a non-working or damaged washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A machine with a burnt-out motor, a cracked tub, or one that simply doesn't spin anymore is still accepted - the recoverable copper and steel are still there even if the machine has stopped working.

Question 4

What's inside a washing machine that makes it valuable as scrap?

Accepted Answer

The motor's copper winding and the steel drum and outer body are the main recoverable materials. Front-load machines also carry a concrete counterweight block used to stabilise the drum during the spin cycle - this is separated out during dismantling, along with the plastic tub, which has no recycling value on its own.

Question 5

What happens to my washing machine after it's picked up?

Accepted Answer

It's dismantled to pull out the copper motor winding and the steel drum and body, separating them from the plastic tub and, on front-load machines, the concrete counterweight. The metals are routed to certified recyclers; the plastic is sorted rather than landfilled.

Question 6

How should I prepare my washing machine before pickup?

Accepted Answer

Unplug it, disconnect the inlet and drain hoses, and make sure there's no standing water left inside the drum. There's no need to move it far - just keep it accessible from your door.

Question 7

Is my washing machine picked up along with my other scrap?

Accepted Answer

Yes - it's collected in the same visit as any other appliance or scrap you're selling, in one pickup slot.

Question 8

Do you pick up washing machines near me in Chennai?

Accepted Answer

QwikScrap currently serves pincodes across Chennai, Kanchipuram, Madurai, and Tiruvallur. Enter your pincode on the homepage or check Areas We Serve to confirm pickup is available at your address.

Question 9

How is the final scrap value of my washing machine decided, and can I disagree with it?

Accepted Answer

The rate shown here is an indicative estimate for the washing machine category. At pickup, it's weighed and inspected on a calibrated digital scale at your doorstep, in front of you, and the agent shares the final amount based on its actual condition. You approve it with a one-time Pickup Confirmation Code sent to your phone - nothing is final until you share that code. If you don't agree with the amount, the pickup is simply cancelled at no cost, and your washing machine stays with you.

Question 10

How and when do I get paid for my washing machine?

Accepted Answer

You're paid the moment you approve the final amount - cash or instant UPI transfer, whichever you prefer. A digital receipt with the weight, rate, and payment mode is saved to your QwikScrap profile right after, in case you need proof that the washing machine was disposed of responsibly.

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