12 Ways To Recycle Old Appliances

To reuse old appliances, simply use your imagination and tools that will help you transform them into new objects.

Unfortunately, old appliances get damaged. Some even talk about “planned obsolescence”, which is something that the manufacturers themselves take care of, to make a device “die” after a certain period of time.

Nevertheless, most people have many appliances in their homes, including computers, washing machine, dishwasher and television, among other things. When they get old, they can be transformed into wonderful and original objects, with a little bit of ingenuity and some tools.

When one appliance breaks, you will probably just replace it with another and take it to a recycling center near you. However, there are some very original, fun and amazing ideas for renewing your decor at home,  by transforming your old and broken appliances!

Ideas for reusing old appliances

Here are some great ideas that will inspire you the next time you need to replace a broken appliance. It is equally valid whether it is a refrigerator or a TV because you can transform everything.

1. Transform an old TV into a fishbowl. (We are obviously talking about the very old and big TVs).
2. You can also use an old computer monitor to make a fish bowl. To do this, seal the inside so that no water can seep through
3. You can  make the drum in your washing machine for lamps. To do this, you will need to disassemble them, clean them and dry them. You will love the final product! You can make floor lamps or hanging lamps with them.
4. Turn a refrigerator into a storage unit. You can use it to store plates, glasses, bottles or cloths. Although the refrigerator obviously no longer works, it is perfect for storing things. You can paint the outside with whiteboard varnish to give your home an original twist.
5. Transform your old computer screen into a small house for your pet.
6. Reuse the drawers in your old dishwasher to store books, videotapes or CDs. Since they have wheels, they can be easily moved around.
7. You can also use the cutlery holder to organize pens and all kinds of school supplies.
8. If you are good at building things, you can convert your entire dishwasher into an armchair.
9. Use your refrigerator as shelves to store all your books.
10. Add hard glass on top of an old TV to create a small table.
11. You can transform an old toaster into a decorative object, by adding tiles and beads.

The importance of reusing old appliances

The truth is, very few people know what to do with their broken, old appliances. They often do not bother to have them repaired, as it is, in a way, a better investment to buy a new appliance than to get the old one fixed.

In this case,  we would like to tell you where to bring your broken or old appliances  that you do not want to reuse.

What to do with damaged or old appliances

People usually ask themselves what to do with broken appliances. According to this, you should know that  it is a big mistake just to put them out on the sidewalk. You can not throw appliances away in the nearest container because it is a form of contamination.

In general, stores that sell appliances also take care of broken and old appliances that you no longer want. You can therefore get rid of your old appliances by taking them to one of these stores. You can also donate your old appliances to those who need them or sell them.

If you do not know where the nearest is, you can just ask at the town hall.

Finally, you can also resort to services that pick up these appliances right at your doorstep. To do this, you need to know what days these services are coming past your neighborhood. It’s one of the best ways to reuse large appliances.

Do not forget these three words: Reduce, recycle and recycle

As you have probably seen, you can do many things with your old appliances: From shelves to fish bowls to tables. It is important to note that these types of crafts are not easy and they require patience and many tools.

If you like to reuse and have enough space to work with your old appliances, do not hesitate to try to create usable objects with them.

For sure, you can think of many things you can do. Just let your imagination run wild!