Can flood-damaged appliances and whitegoods be sold for scrap?
Short answer: Yes, appliances that are ruined by flood water can usually be sold for scrap once your insurer has confirmed that they can be disposed of, but they should be treated as hazardous until they have been checked, because they may be electrically unsafe, contain contaminated water or still hold refrigerant, so do not plug in or dismantle them, and leave fridges and air conditioners intact for a licensed buyer.
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Confirm with your insurer that the item can go before you remove it.
Treat as unsafe
Flood-affected appliances can be live, contaminated or hold gas, so do not use or open them.
Leave refrigerant items whole
Fridges, freezers and air conditioners need licensed handling of their gas.
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