To Sell or Junk Your Old Washer in Singapore?

Junk Value
Aug 20
3 min read

Updated: 5 days ago

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Many Singapore households eventually face the same question:

Should you sell your old washing machine or send it for proper disposal?

From our experience handling thousands of appliance removals across HDBs, condos and landed homes, the answer depends on five key factors: age, condition, cleanliness, demand and repair economics.

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1. To Sell Or Junk Your Old Washer, Determine its Age

Age matters when deciding to sell or junk your old washer because buyers want something that will last at least a few years without adding repair costs.

Likely to Sell (Usually 1–3 years old):

Still in good condition
Modern front-load or inverter models
Clean drum and intact rubber seals
No mildew smell

Hard to Sell (4–10 years old):

Will attract interest only if:
- It’s extremely clean
- Runs smoothly with no noise
- The brand has good reputation
- Extremely affordable including logistics costs

If it’s above 10 years old → disposal is the more realistic solution.

2. To Sell - Condition Matters More Than the Brand

In Singapore, buyers do inspect thoroughly before committing.

Easier to sell if:

No rust or mould Inside &out
No loud bearing noises
No leaks & No vibration or “walking”

Difficult to sell if:

Drum smells musty
Rubber seal is mouldy
Control board is glitchy
Washer door doesn’t lock tightly
Spin cycle is loud or shaky

Even premium brands lose resale interest when condition is poor.

3. Cleanliness: A Major Deal-Breaker for Buyers

This is one of the strongest predictors of buyer interest.

Buyers often reject washers when they see:

Residue or dirt inside the drum
Brown stains around the detergent tray
Hair inside the filter
Mould around the seals

A clean machine may sell faster.

4. Repair Costs and Reliability After Repair

If your washer is already spoilt, malfunctioning, or showing fault codes, selling is almost never an option. Buyers simply don’t want to inherit someone else’s repair problem, especially when repair costs are unpredictable.

5. What Are Buyers Currently Looking For?

Based on common transaction patterns in Singapore:

High Demand:

Compact washers (good for small units)
Newer inverter models
Front-load washers under 3 years old

Medium Demand:

Low Demand:

Large, old, or noisy washers
Washers with persistent odour
Units requiring repairs

6. When Junk Is the More Practical Choice

Many clients ultimately choose disposal because:

Transport is a hassle without a van
Washer weight is 50–70kg and cannot be carried alone
Buyers have very small budgets but ask many questions about wear, noise and condition
Not all buyers show up even after confirming
Repairs before selling rarely pay off