Small, independent repair shops often buy broken appliances to refurbish and resell them. They may also use them as "donor" units for parts that are otherwise expensive or discontinued.

Selling a broken washer or dryer doesn't always mean sending it to a landfill. There are several types of buyers and services interested in non-working appliances, ranging from local repair shops to scrap metal recyclers. 1. Local Appliance Repair Shops & Resellers

: Stores like Appliance Outlet and D N S & More frequently deal in used and refurbished goods. 2. Scrap Metal Recyclers

: A small cash payout (often $20–$50) or sometimes a "trade-in" credit toward a refurbished unit.

If your appliance is beyond repair, it still has value in its weight. Washers and dryers contain significant amounts of steel, aluminum, and copper wiring. Craigslist

: Newer models or high-end brands that have a high resale value once fixed.