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.
Common appliance donations at a glance
| Item | Good condition | Fair 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
- Washer$100 each
- Dryer$70 each
- Refrigerator$175 each
- Freezer$65 each
- Electric range or stove$120 each
- Gas range or stove$95 each
- Dishwasher$50 each
- Window air conditioner$60 each
- Microwave$31 each
- Vacuum cleaner$26 each
$0suggested, 0 items ($0 to $0)
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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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $70 to $95 | $46 to $70 | $21 to $46 | Source 3 for Standard |
| Window Unit | $70 to $95 | $46 to $70 | $21 to $46 | Source 3 for Window Unit |
| Portable Unit | $70 to $95 | $46 to $70 | $21 to $46 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $60 to $75 | $43 to $60 | $25 to $43 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $80 to $95 | $65 to $80 | $47 to $65 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $80 to $100 | $50 to $80 | $25 to $50 | Source 3 for Standard |
| Chest Freezer | $80 to $100 | $50 to $80 | $25 to $50 | Source 3 for Chest Freezer |
| Upright Freezer | $80 to $100 | $50 to $80 | $25 to $50 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range / Stove, Standard | $330 to $425 | $215 to $330 | $100 to $215 | Source 6 for Range / Stove, Standard |
| Range / Stove, Electric | $135 to $155 | $105 to $135 | $80 to $105 | Source 3 for Range / Stove, Electric |
| Range / Stove, Gas | $105 to $130 | $80 to $105 | $50 to $80 | Source 3 for Range / Stove, Gas |
| Wall Oven | $80 to $100 | $50 to $80 | $25 to $50 | Source 12 for Wall Oven |
| Cooktop | $80 to $100 | $50 to $80 | $25 to $50 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $205 to $260 | $140 to $205 | $80 to $140 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $120 to $155 | $80 to $120 | $41 to $80 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Fryer | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Purifier | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $16 to $21 | $11 to $16 | $5 to $11 | Source 3 for Standard |
| Personal / Bullet Blender | $16 to $21 | $11 to $16 | $5 to $11 | Source 3 for Personal / Bullet Blender |
| Immersion Blender | $16 to $21 | $11 to $16 | $5 to $11 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Machine | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Can Opener | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Grinder | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $12 to $15 | $8 to $12 | $4 to $8 | Source 3 for Standard |
| Single-Serve / Pod, Espresso Machine, Percolator | $12 to $15 | $8 to $12 | $4 to $8 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Fryer | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Kettle | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fan | $18 to $25 | $11 to $18 | $3 to $11 | Source 9 for Fan |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Food Dehydrator
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Dehydrator | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Processor | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Griddle | $10 to $12 | $7 to $10 | $4 to $7 | Source 3 for Standard Griddle |
| Indoor Electric Grill | $10 to $12 | $7 to $10 | $4 to $7 | Source 3 for Indoor Electric Grill |
| Panini Press | $10 to $12 | $7 to $10 | $4 to $7 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Dryer | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 8 for Hair Dryer |
| Curling Iron / Flat Iron | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humidifier | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Maker | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Iron | $8 to $10 | $5 to $8 | $3 to $5 | Source 5 for Standard Iron |
| Garment Steamer | $8 to $10 | $5 to $8 | $3 to $5 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juicer | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $38 to $50 | $24 to $38 | $10 to $24 | Source 3 for Standard |
| Over-the-Range | $38 to $50 | $24 to $38 | $10 to $24 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $16 to $21 | $11 to $16 | $5 to $11 | Source 3 for Standard |
| Stand Mixer | $16 to $21 | $11 to $16 | $5 to $11 | Source 3 for Stand Mixer |
| Hand Mixer | $16 to $21 | $11 to $16 | $5 to $11 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Cooker / Multi-Cooker | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Cooker | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $65 to $90 | $41 to $65 | $15 to $41 | Source 3 for Standard |
| Serger / Overlock | $65 to $90 | $41 to $65 | $15 to $41 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Cooker | $16 to $20 | $12 to $16 | $8 to $12 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $19 to $23 | $13 to $19 | $8 to $13 | Source 3 for Standard |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Toaster
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toaster | $10 to $12 | $7 to $10 | $4 to $7 | Source 9 for Toaster |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Toaster Oven
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toaster Oven | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $31 to $40 | $21 to $31 | $10 to $21 | Source 3 for Standard |
| Stick / Handheld Vacuum | $31 to $40 | $21 to $31 | $10 to $21 | Source 3 for Stick / Handheld Vacuum |
| Shop Vacuum / Wet-Dry | $31 to $40 | $21 to $31 | $10 to $21 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle Maker | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Small Appliance | $16 to $20 | $10 to $16 | $5 to $10 | Source 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.
Other categories in the guide
Most donation bags cross categories. These are the ones that usually travel with this page.
- Kitchen and housewaresKitchenware and housewares donation values (2026)
- FurnitureFurniture donation values for 2026, by piece and condition
- ElectronicsElectronics donation values for 2026: TVs, computers, phones and consoles
- Tools and gardenTool donation values: hand tools, power tools, mowers and yard equipment
Or start from the full donation value guide, which explains how every range on this page was derived.
What the total obliges you to do
Once you have a figure, the rules decide the paperwork. These are the three pages that answer that, in the order the questions arrive.
- CalculatorAdd up the whole donationTotal a bag of appliances and everything else that went with it, from these same ranges.
- GuideReceipts and recordsWhat the charity has to give you, and the $250 line where a plain drop-off slip stops being enough.
- GuideForm 8283The $500 filing line, the $5,000 appraisal line, and which section of the form a household donation lands in.
- Donation valuesElectronics and appliance donation values: TVs, laptops, and the kitchenWhat donated electronics and appliances are worth, why the drop from retail is so steep, and the working-condition rule that decides whether you can claim them.
- Donation valuesWhat "good used condition or better" actually meansThe condition rule for donated clothing and household items is federal law, not charity policy. Where it comes from, what it covers, and how to apply it.
Questions about appliance donations
Can I deduct an appliance that does not work?
Should I value an appliance at what I paid?
How much is a donated washer and dryer worth?
What is a donated refrigerator worth for taxes?
Will a charity pick up a large appliance, and how old is too old?
Do I need Form 8283 for donating appliances?
Can I deduct appliances I donated to Habitat ReStore during a remodel?
How do I prove an appliance worked when I donated it?
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.
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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
- Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
- Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
- Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
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.