approximate value of a scrap refrigerator

**freonjoe** · 04-07-2013, 10:00 AM

When I'm out bidding on refrigerators, I figure 225 pounds of scrap, 20 pound compressor, 1.5 pound aluminum radiator, 1 pound of copper and a pound of insulated wire. I don't factor in refrigerant as is usually is 134A which has basicly no value. Those numbers are based on a mix of side by side and top mount refrigerators.

**Phantoms001** · 04-07-2013, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by freonjoe

When I'm out bidding on refrigerators, I figure 225 pounds of scrap, 20 pound compressor, 1.5 pound aluminum radiator, 1 pound of copper and a pound of insulated wire. I don't factor in refrigerant as is usually is 134A which has basicly no value. Those numbers are based on a mix of side by side and top mount refrigerators.

I think it also depends on if you cut open the compressors, the best way to really find out is to scrap a few, but I personally think they are a little more in the 30.00 range on average (but I cut open compressors).

**Russell** · 04-12-2013, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by freonjoe

When I'm out bidding on refrigerators, I figure 225 pounds of scrap, 20 pound compressor, 1.5 pound aluminum radiator, 1 pound of copper and a pound of insulated wire. I don't factor in refrigerant as is usually is 134A which has basicly no value. Those numbers are based on a mix of side by side and top mount refrigerators.

You pay for your fridges, Joe?