Used fridge freezers in the US typically sell for $120 to $470. Large fridge freezers are heavy, awkward and cheap to buy new at the budget end, so condition and access do most of the pricing.
What fridge freezers are worth in the US
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | $471 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | $400 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | $306 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | $212 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | $118 | 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 models with better energy ratings
- Frost-free operation working correctly
What pulls it down
- Compressors that run constantly or cycle noisily
- Ice build-up on a frost-free model, indicating a fault
Selling a fridge freezer in the US
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
The US resale market is enormous and highly local — most transactions still happen between people within driving distance of each other, and buyers expect to collect rather than wait for a courier.
USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
Working out what yours is worth
- Run it for a day and check both compartments reach temperature
- Count the shelves, drawers and door bins against the manual
Getting it ready
- Measure the height, width and depth, and note the fridge and freezer capacities separately.
- Clean it thoroughly inside, including the door seals, and check the seals still grip a sheet of paper.
Photograph
- Both compartments open, clean and empty
- The model and rating label inside the fridge door
Put in the description
- Whether it is frost free, and the energy rating
- Freestanding or integrated, and whether all shelves and drawers are present
Configuration, capacity and features: “Samsung 70/30 Frost Free Fridge Freezer, 300L, A+”. The fridge to freezer split is a genuine search term. Frost free is worth stating because it saves the buyer real effort and commands a premium.
Steady all year, with a lift in summer and around moving season. Working appliances are often distress purchases and sell quickly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $471 a buyer pays is the $471 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 the US
The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for fridge freezers.
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Austin
- San Jose
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- Columbus
- Indianapolis
- Charlotte
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Denver
- Washington
- Nashville
- Boston
- Las Vegas
- Portland
- Detroit
- Memphis
- Louisville
- Baltimore
- Milwaukee
- Albuquerque
- Fresno
- Tucson
- Sacramento
- Kansas City
- Mesa
- Atlanta
- Omaha
- Colorado Springs
- Raleigh
- Virginia Beach
- Long Beach
- Miami
- Oakland
- Minneapolis
- Tulsa
- Bakersfield
Common questions
Where can I sell a fridge freezer in the US?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
Does it get properly cold?
Run it for a day with a thermometer and report actual temperatures. Vague reassurance is worth nothing on a refrigeration appliance.
How do I test the door seal?
Close the door on a sheet of paper and pull. If it slides out easily the seal has perished, which lets warm air in and drives up running costs.
Who moves a fridge freezer?
The buyer, almost always. Say in the listing whether it is upstairs and whether it has been transported upright.
More: how to sell a fridge freezer, what fridge freezers are worth, or Kitchen & Appliances across the United States.