Start with the refrigerator size, its location, and the route to the loading area. These details help establish the pickup scope before anyone moves the appliance.
Record the route as well as the appliance
Note the refrigerator's height, width, and depth. Measure the narrowest doorway on the planned route and describe any stair landings, tight turns, or elevator limits. Photos can help explain an awkward corner without guessing whether the appliance will fit.
Make a preparation list
- Remove food and personal belongings.
- Identify an attached ice-maker water line.
- Follow the manufacturer's preparation instructions.
- Keep children and pets away from the collection route.
- Tell the provider about leaks, damage, or unusual weight.
Keep the cooling system intact
Refrigerators require special refrigerant handling before final disposal. Leave that work to the appropriate disposal process. See the EPA's safe-disposal requirements.
Confirm the pickup boundary
Ask who handles any water-line disconnection, what access is needed, and whether disassembly is part of the agreed scope. Keep replacement installation separate from removal planning.
Review refrigerator removal and prepare the details for your estimate.