Used washing machines in the US typically sell for $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 the US
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | $404 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | $343 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | $262 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | $182 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | $101 | 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
- A drum with no bearing rumble on the spin cycle
- Higher spin speeds and larger drum capacities
What pulls it down
- Door seal mould, which buyers see immediately
- Ground-floor-only access, which limits who can collect
Selling a washing machine 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.
Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.
Demand rises through the spring cleaning season and again around college move-in in August, when furniture and small appliances move fastest.
Working out what yours is worth
- Run a full spin cycle and listen for rumbling or grinding
- Check the door seal and drum for mould and limescale
Getting it ready
- Clean the detergent drawer, door seal and filter. A mouldy seal is the single thing that makes a buyer walk away.
- Find the model number on the door frame or rear, and locate the transit bolts if you still have them.
Photograph
- The drum interior and the door seal, clean and clearly lit
- The model and rating label
Put in the description
- 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.
Sells quickly year round because it is a distress purchase — people buy when theirs has died. A working machine with a demonstration offer often sells within days.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $404 a buyer pays is the $404 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 washing machines.
- 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 washing machine 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 leak?
Run a full cycle on a dry floor and check. Answer with what you observed rather than a general reassurance — this is the buyer’s real fear.
What is the most common fault buyers ask about?
Drum bearings. A rumbling spin cycle signals an expensive repair, so demonstrate a clean spin if yours is fine.
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 the United States.