Donation value guide, edition 2026.1

Appliance donation values for 2026: what your washer, fridge, and stove are worth

A working washer donated in good condition is generally worth $80 to $120, a dryer $65 to $80, a refrigerator $140 to $205, and a microwave $24 to $38. Below is every appliance in the 2026 guide, large appliances first, by condition, with its source.

Appliances are valued on whether they work, first and last. The published guides price working units in a range, and an appliance that does not run has little or no fair market value, which is also why most charities will not accept one.

Chart of every item in this category, with all three tiers side by side, or total up your appliances donation. Look up one item in appliances.

Ian MacCallumUpdated October 21, 2026

Common appliance donations at a glance

Appliances: Good condition band and full range, edition 2026.1
ItemGood conditionFair to Like new
Washer$80 to $120$41 to $155
Dryer$65 to $80$47 to $95
Refrigerator$140 to $205$80 to $260
Freezer$50 to $80$25 to $100
Electric range or stove$105 to $135$80 to $155
Gas range or stove$80 to $105$50 to $130
Dishwasher$43 to $60$25 to $75
Window air conditioner$46 to $70$21 to $95
Microwave$24 to $38$10 to $50
Vacuum cleaner$21 to $31$10 to $40

Per item, from the full tables below, where every row cites its published source. Checked for edition 2026.1.

Items listed
111
With published ranges
98
You value yourself
13
Range
$3 to $425

Large appliances are thinly covered by the guides, so several are custom valuation here. Where that happens the item still appears, with guidance on the evidence to keep, rather than being hidden because we could not price it.

Like new
Runs perfectly, all parts and shelves present, no dents or rust, and only a year or two old. The top of the published range.
Good
Runs and passes a test cycle, with normal cosmetic wear and every essential part present. The middle of the range.
Fair
Runs, but with visible dents, scratches, or missing non-essential trim. The bottom of the range.

Ranges are per working unit, in US dollars. A unit that does not run generally has little or no fair market value, is generally not deductible, and most charities will not accept it. Household items generally must be in good used condition or better; Fair is the bottom of that, not below it.

Count your appliance donation

$0suggested, 0 items ($0 to $0)

Under $250, a receipt or reliable written record is generally enough. Nothing you enter leaves this browser.

Something not in this list? Total it in the full donation calculator.

Appliance donation values for 2026: what your washer, fridge, and stove are worth, item by item

Large Appliances

33 items, 23 with published ranges, 10 you value yourself.

Air Conditioner

Air Conditioner: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$70 to $95$46 to $70$21 to $46Source 3 for Standard
Window Unit$70 to $95$46 to $70$21 to $46Source 3 for Window Unit
Portable Unit$70 to $95$46 to $70$21 to $46Source 3 for Portable Unit

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Dishwasher

Dishwasher: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$60 to $75$43 to $60$25 to $43Source 7 for Standard

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

You value these yourself: Portable / Countertop

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this appliance. Value it at what the same unit, in working order, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Record the make, model, capacity and whether it runs. An appliance that does not work has little or no fair market value, and most charities will not take it.

Dryer

Dryer: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$80 to $95$65 to $80$47 to $65Source 3 for Standard

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

You value these yourself: Stackable / Compact

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this appliance. Value it at what the same unit, in working order, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Record the make, model, capacity and whether it runs. An appliance that does not work has little or no fair market value, and most charities will not take it.

Freezer

Freezer: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$80 to $100$50 to $80$25 to $50Source 3 for Standard
Chest Freezer$80 to $100$50 to $80$25 to $50Source 3 for Chest Freezer
Upright Freezer$80 to $100$50 to $80$25 to $50Source 3 for Upright Freezer

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Range & Oven

Range & Oven: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Range / Stove, Standard$330 to $425$215 to $330$100 to $215Source 6 for Range / Stove, Standard
Range / Stove, Electric$135 to $155$105 to $135$80 to $105Source 3 for Range / Stove, Electric
Range / Stove, Gas$105 to $130$80 to $105$50 to $80Source 3 for Range / Stove, Gas
Wall Oven$80 to $100$50 to $80$25 to $50Source 12 for Wall Oven
Cooktop$80 to $100$50 to $80$25 to $50Source 12 for Cooktop

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Refrigerator

Refrigerator: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$205 to $260$140 to $205$80 to $140Source 3 for Standard

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

You value these yourself: Compact / Mini Fridge, Wine / Beverage Fridge

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this appliance. Value it at what the same unit, in working order, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Record the make, model, capacity and whether it runs. An appliance that does not work has little or no fair market value, and most charities will not take it.

Washer

Washer: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$120 to $155$80 to $120$41 to $80Source 3 for Standard

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

You value these yourself: Portable / Compact

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this appliance. Value it at what the same unit, in working order, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Record the make, model, capacity and whether it runs. An appliance that does not work has little or no fair market value, and most charities will not take it.

Washer / Dryer Combo

You value these yourself: Washer / Dryer Combo

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this appliance. Value it at what the same unit, in working order, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Record the make, model, capacity and whether it runs. An appliance that does not work has little or no fair market value, and most charities will not take it.

Water Heater

You value these yourself: Tank Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this appliance. Value it at what the same unit, in working order, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Record the make, model, capacity and whether it runs. An appliance that does not work has little or no fair market value, and most charities will not take it.

You value these yourself: Other

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Other Large Appliance

You value these yourself: Other Large Appliance

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Small Appliances

78 items, 75 with published ranges, 3 you value yourself.

Air Fryer

Air Fryer: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Air Fryer$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Air Fryer

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Air Purifier

Air Purifier: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Air Purifier$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Air Purifier

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Blender

Blender: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$16 to $21$11 to $16$5 to $11Source 3 for Standard
Personal / Bullet Blender$16 to $21$11 to $16$5 to $11Source 3 for Personal / Bullet Blender
Immersion Blender$16 to $21$11 to $16$5 to $11Source 3 for Immersion Blender

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Bread Machine

Bread Machine: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Bread Machine$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Bread Machine

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Can Opener

Can Opener: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Electric Can Opener$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Electric Can Opener

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Coffee Grinder

Coffee Grinder: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Coffee Grinder$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Coffee Grinder

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Coffee Maker

Coffee Maker: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$12 to $15$8 to $12$4 to $8Source 3 for Standard
Single-Serve / Pod, Espresso Machine, Percolator$12 to $15$8 to $12$4 to $8Source 4 for Single-Serve / Pod, Espresso Machine, Percolator

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Deep Fryer

Deep Fryer: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Deep Fryer$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Deep Fryer

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Dehumidifier

You value these yourself: Dehumidifier

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this appliance. Value it at what the same unit, in working order, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Record the make, model, capacity and whether it runs. An appliance that does not work has little or no fair market value, and most charities will not take it.

Electric Kettle

Electric Kettle: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Electric Kettle$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Electric Kettle

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Fan

Fan: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Fan$18 to $25$11 to $18$3 to $11Source 9 for Fan

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Food Dehydrator

Food Dehydrator: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Food Dehydrator$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Food Dehydrator

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Food Processor

Food Processor: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Food Processor$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Food Processor

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Griddle & Indoor Grill

Griddle & Indoor Grill: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard Griddle$10 to $12$7 to $10$4 to $7Source 3 for Standard Griddle
Indoor Electric Grill$10 to $12$7 to $10$4 to $7Source 3 for Indoor Electric Grill
Panini Press$10 to $12$7 to $10$4 to $7Source 3 for Panini Press

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Hair Dryer & Styling

Hair Dryer & Styling: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Hair Dryer$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Hair Dryer
Curling Iron / Flat Iron$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Curling Iron / Flat Iron

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Humidifier

Humidifier: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Humidifier$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Humidifier

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Ice Cream Maker

Ice Cream Maker: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Ice Cream Maker$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Ice Cream Maker

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Iron & Garment Care

Iron & Garment Care: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard Iron$8 to $10$5 to $8$3 to $5Source 5 for Standard Iron
Garment Steamer$8 to $10$5 to $8$3 to $5Source 5 for Garment Steamer

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Juicer

Juicer: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Juicer$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Juicer

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Microwave

Microwave: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$38 to $50$24 to $38$10 to $24Source 3 for Standard
Over-the-Range$38 to $50$24 to $38$10 to $24Source 3 for Over-the-Range

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Mixer

Mixer: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$16 to $21$11 to $16$5 to $11Source 3 for Standard
Stand Mixer$16 to $21$11 to $16$5 to $11Source 3 for Stand Mixer
Hand Mixer$16 to $21$11 to $16$5 to $11Source 3 for Hand Mixer

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cooker: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Pressure Cooker / Multi-Cooker$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Pressure Cooker / Multi-Cooker

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Rice Cooker

Rice Cooker: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Rice Cooker$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Rice Cooker

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Sewing Machine

Sewing Machine: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$65 to $90$41 to $65$15 to $41Source 3 for Standard
Serger / Overlock$65 to $90$41 to $65$15 to $41Source 3 for Serger / Overlock

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Slow Cooker$16 to $20$12 to $16$8 to $12Source 11 for Slow Cooker

Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Space Heater

Space Heater: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$19 to $23$13 to $19$8 to $13Source 3 for Standard

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Toaster

Toaster: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Toaster$10 to $12$7 to $10$4 to $7Source 9 for Toaster

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Toaster Oven

Toaster Oven: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Toaster Oven$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Toaster Oven

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Vacuum Cleaner

Vacuum Cleaner: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Standard$31 to $40$21 to $31$10 to $21Source 3 for Standard
Stick / Handheld Vacuum$31 to $40$21 to $31$10 to $21Source 3 for Stick / Handheld Vacuum
Shop Vacuum / Wet-Dry$31 to $40$21 to $31$10 to $21Source 3 for Shop Vacuum / Wet-Dry

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

You value these yourself: Robot Vacuum, Carpet / Steam Cleaner

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this appliance. Value it at what the same unit, in working order, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Record the make, model, capacity and whether it runs. An appliance that does not work has little or no fair market value, and most charities will not take it.

Waffle Maker

Waffle Maker: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Waffle Maker$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Waffle Maker

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.

Other Small Appliance

Other Small Appliance: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Other Small Appliance$16 to $20$10 to $16$5 to $10Source 8 for Other Small Appliance

Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.

What changes an appliance's value

Fair market value is the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller, with neither under pressure to deal, which is how IRS Publication 561 defines it. For a used appliance, that price moves on a handful of things:

  • Whether it runs. This is the gate. A unit that does not run is generally scrap, not a deduction.
  • Age. Many charities decline refrigerators and washers past roughly ten to fifteen years old, and the value falls with age long before that.
  • Efficiency and finish. A newer, efficient unit and a stainless finish sit toward the top of the band; an old white unit toward the bottom.
  • Capacity and completeness. Racks, drawers, shelves, hoses and the power cord all count. A missing crisper drawer is a condition fact, so record it.
  • What you paid is not the value. A $1,200 refrigerator bought six years ago sells used for a fraction of that, and the deduction follows the used price.

High-value appliances: value them from comparable sales

The published guides price most small appliances on one shelf band, so a stand mixer and a hand mixer land in the same row here. That band is honest for an ordinary unit and too low for a premium one. For stand mixers, espresso machines, high-end blenders, robot vacuums and wine fridges, look up three recent sold listings of the same model in similar condition, use a figure they support, and keep screenshots with your records. We do not raise the shelf band to cover them, because that would be a number with nothing behind it.

The paperwork math for a large appliance

Large appliances are the donations most likely to push one drop-off past the paperwork lines. A washer, a dryer and a refrigerator at the Good suggested figures come to $345.

  • $250 or more in one contribution: you generally need a written acknowledgment from the charity before you file. See receipts and records.
  • Over $500 of noncash gifts for the year: you generally attach Form 8283 Section A. A full kitchen set crosses this easily. The Form 8283 checker tells you which section applies.
  • 2026 and the standard deduction: the IRS states that the new deduction for people who do not itemize, beginning in tax year 2026, covers cash gifts only. Donated appliances still generally need itemizing to count.

Photograph each unit running before it leaves, and keep the photo with the charity's receipt. If anyone ever asks whether the washer worked, that is the answer.

FAQ

Questions about appliance donations

Can I deduct an appliance that does not work?
Generally no. Fair market value is what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller, and a broken appliance has little or none. Household items must also generally be in good used condition or better to be deductible.
Should I value an appliance at what I paid?
No. Original price is not fair market value; used goods are usually worth substantially less. IRS Publication 561 sets out how to think about the price a willing buyer would actually pay.
How much is a donated washer and dryer worth?
In good condition, a working washer is generally worth $80 to $120 and a dryer $65 to $80, from the published ranges on this page. See donated washer and dryer values for every row by condition.
What is a donated refrigerator worth for taxes?
A working refrigerator in good condition is generally worth $140 to $205, and the full published range runs $80 to $260. Age, finish and whether every shelf and drawer is present decide where in the band yours lands. See donated refrigerator values.
Will a charity pick up a large appliance, and how old is too old?
It varies by charity and by area. Many schedule free pickups for working large appliances, and many decline units past roughly ten to fifteen years old or ones that do not run. Call first: an appliance the charity does not accept is not a contribution and not a deduction.
Do I need Form 8283 for donating appliances?
Generally yes, if your noncash contributions for the year total more than $500, which a few large appliances can reach on their own. Over $5,000 for an item or group of similar items generally adds a qualified appraisal and Section B. The Form 8283 checker works it out from your totals.
Can I deduct appliances I donated to Habitat ReStore during a remodel?
Generally yes, if the local Habitat affiliate is a qualified organization and the appliances were accepted. Value them at what they would sell for used, not at what they cost new, and get a receipt that describes each unit.
How do I prove an appliance worked when I donated it?
Take a photo or a short video of it running, with the model label visible, before it leaves the house, and keep it with the charity's receipt. A dated photo is the most practical evidence of condition there is.

Sources for the values on this page

Every range on this page traces to one of these. Values are derived from the published ranges, never copied from another product’s valuation database, and never invented where no source covers an item.

  1. Publication 561 (12/2025), Determining the Value of Donated Property

    Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)

    Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .

  2. Publication 526 (2025), Charitable Contributions

    Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)

    Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .

  3. Donation Value Guide (The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Donation Valuation Guide)

    The Salvation Army (Thrift Stores / Adult Rehabilitation Centers)

    Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .

  4. Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors

    Goodwill Industries International (compiled list, republished by member affiliates)

    Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .

  5. Donation Value Guide - What is my Donation Worth?

    Goodwill Northern New England

    Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .

  6. Donation Value Guide (2023 edition)

    Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore

    Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .

  7. Donation Valuation Guide (2017/2019 PDF edition, superseded)

    Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore

    Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .

  8. Thrift Store Valuation Guide

    Catholic Charities Maine (Catholic Charities Thrift Store)

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

  9. Valuation Guide for St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati Donors

    Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Cincinnati (St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops)

    Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .

  10. Estimated Donation Values

    Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona

    Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .

  11. Fair Market Value Sheet (Revised 3/1/2023)

    Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries (Cincinnati, OH)

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

  12. Estimated Valuation Guide & Receipt for Items Donated to the Kokomo Rescue Mission

    Kokomo Rescue Mission (Kokomo, Indiana; Federal I.D. No. 351104430)

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

  13. Donation Value Guide

    Hope Village for Children (Hope Village Thrift Store, Meridian, Mississippi)

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

  14. Donation Value Guide - What is my donation worth?

    Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago (Goodwill Retail Services, Inc., Tax ID# 39-2040239)

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

  15. Valuation Guide

    Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

  16. Valuation Guide for Charitable Contributions

    Small Business Taxes & Management (A/N Group, Inc.), ISSN 1089-1536

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

The rules these values have to satisfy

  1. Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
  2. Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
  3. Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
Prove it worked

Save this donation, and the proof it ran

DeductiBee keeps a photo or short video of each appliance running at pickup, the charity's acknowledgment, and the source behind every value, then fills in the Form 8283 worksheet.

Download DeductiBee on the App StoreFree to start. Import and raw export are never paywalled. Donations count in the year you give them.