How much is a washing machine worth in scrap?

How much is a washing machine worth in scrap?

You could get like $14 for the motor. The rest of the steel is coated or galvanized, and you need about 100 pounds per 4–6 bucks, so not much at all, like 'pennies'. The drum, if stainless steel could bring some money but would amount to less than the motor.

Where is the washing machine drum?

The inner drum is the one you can see when you open the door or the lid. In a front-loading clothes washer, common in Europe, the drum faces forward. You push your clothes inside the door from the front and the whole drum rotates about a horizontal axis (like a car wheel).

What is washer tub?

The washing machine has two steel tubs. The inner tub is the one that holds the clothes. It has an agitator in the middle of it, and the sides are perforated with holes so that when the tub spins, the water can leave. The outer tub, which seals in all the water, is bolted to the body of the washer.

What can I make out of a washing machine?

The wash tubs in most modern washing machines are made from one of three materials. Steel tubs with a porcelain enamel finish, much like a porcelain bathtub, are the most traditional option, and they're most common in low-end and mid-range washer models.

How do clean a washing machine?

Add two cups of white cleaning vinegar to detergent dispenser. Run it through a complete cycle. Run another cycle on the highest level and at the hottest water temperature, this time adding one-half cup of baking soda to the drum. When cycle is done, wipe inside drum of washer with a damp microfiber cloth.