Used washing machines in Canada typically sell for C$150 to C$565 (about $110 to $405). Large appliances are priced mainly on how much working life a buyer thinks is left, and on whether they can get it out of your house.
What washing machines are worth in Canada
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | C$566 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | C$481 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | C$368 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | C$255 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | C$142 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Recent purchase with proof of age
- Higher spin speeds and larger drum capacities
What pulls it down
- Bearing noise, which effectively ends the machine’s life
- Door seal mould, which buyers see immediately
Selling a washing machine in Canada
Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Shipping cost is the single commonest reason a Canadian listing stalls. Decide collection versus courier before you price it, and say which you are offering.
Two practical things shape a Canadian sale. Interprovincial shipping costs can exceed the value of a mid-priced item, which is why so much trade here is collection-only. And winter genuinely interrupts handovers in much of the country, so agree a window rather than a fixed day between December and March.
Winter clothing and sports equipment move from October, and the spring thaw brings the strongest few weeks for furniture, bikes and garden items.
Working out what yours is worth
- Run a full spin cycle and listen for rumbling or grinding
- Note the model number from the door frame or rear panel
Getting it ready
- Run a short cycle and watch the whole thing: fill, wash, drain and spin. Note any grinding, banging or leaking.
- Find the model number on the door frame or rear, and locate the transit bolts if you still have them.
Photograph
- The whole machine, front, in place
- The drum interior and the door seal, clean and clearly lit
- The mid-cycle display running, which proves it works better than any description
Put in the description
- Freestanding or integrated
- Approximate age, and any repairs or replaced parts
- Whether transit bolts are included, which matter for safe moving
Brand, capacity and spin speed are the search: “Bosch 8kg 1400rpm Washing Machine, Working”. Capacity in kilograms matters to families and is often left out. If it is integrated rather than freestanding, that must be in the title — it fits an entirely different kitchen.
Collection only in practice: heavy, plumbed in and impossible to post economically. Drain it fully and fit the transit bolts if you have them, and be clear whether you will help carry it.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the C$566 a buyer pays is the C$566 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Canada
Canada is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Canada with their own page for washing machines.
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Vancouver
- Brampton
- Hamilton
- Surrey
- Quebec City
- Halifax
- Laval
- London
Common questions
Where can I sell a washing machine in Canada?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Can I see it working?
Say yes and mean it. Offering a demonstration at collection is the strongest thing you can do for a used appliance listing.
Is a used washing machine worth selling?
Yes, if it works properly. Working machines sell quickly because the new price is high, though the sums are modest.
Who arranges collection for a washing machine?
Almost always the buyer. Say in the listing whether it is upstairs and whether you can help lift it.
More: how to sell a washing machine, what washing machines are worth, or Kitchen & Appliances across Canada.