Scrapping A Dishwasher For Copper And Cash - More Than You Think!

[@Mezox13]

This is the best dishwasher scraping video I have found on youtube

[@maxsmith8196]

Indeed, it’s always a little sad to tear apart old appliances that still work, especially this kind of quality, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Awesome video as usual, Thub!

[@thubprint]

Thanks! I definitely had to take a moment to appreciate it. My grandma had the same model and while inefficient by today’s water/energy standards, it still is an excellent machine and built to last.

[@Bob-ml1mv]

I would buy it if I could my mom had a kitchenaid made by hobart with the timer a the bottom.ours was coppertone color. Machine ran for thirty years only one repair on it.

[@andypeterson1675]

Hey robots, this IS the best scrapping channel on KZbin. Keep up the good work!

[@mollynakamori]

That was so fun! Thanks, Thub!

[@OriginalNethead]

It all depends on where you live. I've seen scrappers make crazy finds. Around here you'd go crazy trying to find anything.

[@thubprint]

Yeah... there are definitely better spots than others

[@dionpaulcreations960]

Thub, I just started getting excited over the cheap plastic tub designs... they have amazing big-cube storage bins!

[@thebadgeofshame3994]

Thub, I always look forward to your videos to watch and relax after a long day. KZbin Therapy at its finest. I gotta say I really enjoyed the new "pricing subtitle popup animation" whatever you want to call it. Keep doing the thing homie!

[@thubprint]

Thanks! I’m always looking for ways to improve what I do, and I think I’ll keep that one as a regular feature :)

[@governmentninja]

7:10 I usually slice the copper and get it off that way. My scrap dealer pays generously for motors anyway, so I keep most of them intact

[@GeorgiaDogScrapper]

Hey just found your video and to tell you. I found several newer dishwashers that are magnetic stainless steel and well . I broke it all the way down and boy was there some goodies in there. Brass, true stainless, magnetic stainless, aluminum and most of all a lot of copper wiring and the copper windings in the motors. It took me about an hour to break it down and collect all the goodies from just 1 of them. I got 2 more to do.

[@TheSleepingonit]

Somehow got the oven door glass out when dismantling for scrap. Think I got $8 for it. Got $20 for the glass , some guy shattered his

[@andrewpeterson7633]

If you find it anywhere, its worth scrapping as it keeps your mind healthy by finding better ways to take things apart (hammer optional). I have located a dish washer and a massage chair, both of them are being taken apart for key components which will go with the rest of my stuff I am yet to cash in.

[@vantagegamingleague]

Awesome video man! I liked the style of this one a lot.

[@ogorekkiszony7236]

I’m all for scrapping things but damn that’s a shame. I would cherish that dishwasher.

[@thubprint]

It came to me specifically because I wanted one to scrap but you’re right, that particular dishwasher would probably last forever

[@sydneyfizzy4559]

“I have an idea” >brings out hammer 🤦🏼‍♀️ I mean, it worked 😂

[@mr.zardoz3344]

Like all your videos, this was very interesting. ♻️

[@huckstirred7112]

now this was an awesome video ! I threw away a ton of cash trashing dishwashers ! . THANK YOU ! One think that made scrapping eiser for me was my crusher . It is a log splitter with a 4x6x36 square tube instead of a beam . It will put 50 LB of aluminum cans into a 4x6x12 inch brick . It will crush sheet metal , copper etcetera all into easy to handle small bricks . Everyone gets excited about copper . But there is not one lead plant in the US . Don't turn in your lead . It will be the new gold .

[@thubprint]

You have a CRUSHER??? That’s so cool! Did you make it or modify it? I’ve been around log splitters before, but I certainly hadn’t thought of using them like that. That would make saving all the aluminium plates much easier to handle. I totally hear you about the lead, I’m thinking about that from time to time myself 😄

[@huckstirred7112]

@@thubprint It wasn't hard at all . I took a log splitter removed the I beam and replaced it with a 4x6x36 inch tubing with a 1/4 inch wall . to keep the tube from splitting it needed ribs . The ribs were cut out of 1/4 inch plate and were 6x8 square and were placed 3 inches apart . At the end of the square tube was a hydraulic ram twice the front ram but only 15 inches of throw . The most difficult part of the build was the hopper . It is just sheet metal but it has to be attached at the bottom of the tube the dump side is at 45 degree angle , the back side was bent around a 50 gallon drum so it has a gentle radius . If it doesn't have that , it gets stopped up . There is a 1/4 inch slit at the back of the tube to tell me when it is full . A 12 inch brick of aluminum cans ways 50 pounds . They are packed so tight it won't fall apart when dropped on a concrete floor . Copper wire is nice to brick up as well . How many bags does it take to equal 50 pounds ? 20 years ago lead was worth nothing . Now a pound of pure lead is worth the same as a pound of aluminum cans , All lead is now imported from china . with all this china hate going on I do believe it will go threw the roof . Bullet casters will drive 2 hours for pure lead

[@patrickbarton4197]

Have a good day thub!

[@ryancarroll5149]

In jersey 105lbs Light Iron is $9.45 but I'd do the same if I was in that situation

[@jackpotgman892]

Thub,as it is nearly always. You provided an awesome informative and entertaining little show. Keep doing you brother! Because no one can do you better 😉💯. Until next time 👌👏

[@thubprint]

Jackpot Gman aww, thank you so much! I appreciate the heck out of that. I’ll keep doing what I can, you keep doin the thing!

[@gussuperman7565]

M8 cheers on your finds. I liked the way you protected your viewers from witnessing the use of the hammer ( better k own in the scrap world as the comunicator .) Keep up the good worj. God bless y'all.

[@thubprint]

The communicator! I love it haha!

[@garylangley4502]

The racks were overlooked and are worth looking into. They easily rust, and if you have some good ones, they can be worth some good money. For a Kitchenaid, they are about $250 to $350 each new. I would save good racks from dishwashers that I junked when I had an appliance business. I would replace rusted ones in otherwise good dishwashers, or sell them to customers.

[@thubprint]

Ooo, I hadn’t thought of that! The kinds of things you only know with experience huh?

[@kevink.2719]

Awesome stuff 👍

[@dr.a006]

I think my house growing up had that hideous vintage mustard yellow dishwasher like that manual had🤢

[@randystone6781]

Great video! Excellent information. Thanks, Thub...

[@seamusmcelroy8352]

good vid thub looking foward to motors one next take good care cheers from uk ireland

[@thubprint]

I’m looking forward to it too! Sort of, lol. I hope the big one doesn’t work at all, otherwise it’ll be a bittersweet afternoon pulling it apart!

[@aussietoker9465]

Love your use of a 🔨

[@benjaminarmstrong7047]

Wow, there's more steel in that thing than in my truck! The newer ones, well, let's play "Find the bit of steel in the dishwasher" game.

[@thubprint]

Yuuup. Big plastic tub, plastic parts, aluminium wound motor.. not much to them anymore. Might have a stainless steel tub once in awhile

[@jaxonryder]

HMMMM learn something new everyday!

[@shaunbarr4203]

Question. Do you still pull the moter. When steel price is super high Right now it’s $315 a ton.

[@russriley3005]

i would think you would have to have a lot of space to store parts like that if you wanted to effectively sell these items. i will also say that something you havent mentioned that often other treasures are in door fixtures and hinges, theres a lot of stuff that some people collect that can bring pretty big money. i have made pretty good money with things as common as glass and brass doorknobs,i also make shift knobs with old door knobs that i sell to speed shops

[@georgehazard930]

I usually avoid dishwashers (Especially the newer models) They weigh like 20lbs and take up too much room in the truck for the weight but if all the good scrap has already been snaked by other scrappers I'll pick one up from time to time. Prepping for the yard I usually just grab the copper motor on the bottom & snip as much wire as I can (takes 5 minutes at most) and dump the rest at the yard as shred. You could tear the entire thing apart and get a little more wire, some aluminum & brass contacts but its not worth the time in my opinion. Also note: Some yards dont like scrappers dumping dishwashers because of all the plastic so you'll probably end up tearing the entire thing apart anyway then have to deal with the waste. So unless you have a yard that doesn't care..Dishwashers are junk.

[@thubprint]

Yep, they’re basically a waste of time and definitely a waste of space. Especially the really new ones with the complete plastic tub body, unless a person is going to pick and sell parts.

[@ratdetecting4780]

Normally dont scrap dishwashers. Too fiddly to scrap out on the go. Washers,dryers & fridges are good for copper, insulated wire, motors etc. The rest goes to steel pile

[@j.gravett2878]

I scrapped a dishwasher& have the plastic shell still. It would make a great kitty litter place or a bed for cats & dogs. It's a big plastic shell with a hole on one side! My question=I scrapped a home water cooler, the one with the big water bottle on top. The sealed compressor, do you take it apart for the copper inside or sell it as is????😁💚💙💜👍😁

[@KeeleV]

Nice vid

[@thubprint]

Thanks!

[@davea5150]

Thub what do you really do. You sound like you would be a science teacher or engineer.

[@waynebrown16]

Hey Thub, great vid as always. Question for you, I have been finding complete leaf spring packs off of pickups or trailers recently, is there a reason no one is scrapping them? Or did I pass up some good picks?

[@thubprint]

My guess is because steel prices are in the bin right now. Still seems silly though, leaf springs are super high density. Their loss and your gain I suppose? I wouldn’t lose sleep over it, at 0.50/t they might be $1-2 each

[@386scrapper6]

Just passed one up the other day alot of plastic, some trash companies consider it as white goods and needs special pick up. Keep the good content coming 👌

[@BigJimPWNS]

I have a small truck. Size to value ratio is what determines if something gets picked up or not. Dishwashers ( don't care how old they are ) are a definite " no thanks " item. In fact, most large appliances get left behind for scrappers with bigger trucks or vans. And that's when scrap prices are moderate to good. In today's shitty payouts..... I'd rather scrap smart, then try to scoop everything. I'd rather just be a cord cutter, and leave most everything else. Easy to scoop copper and brass being the exception.

[@thubprint]

Unfortunately yeah, steel is down so low the scrap game is a real grind. I don’t drive my truck usually so I’m extremely picky. That’s part of why I wanted to share this “hidden gem” of a part to look for, it’s an easy $100 compared to the amount of driving you’ll do trying to fill a truck bed. Wish you all the best!

[@BigJimPWNS]

@@thubprint Thank ya kindly. I've been focused more on the resale side of scavenging. Easy to flip items that are space efficient are the key. Cheers Thub, all the best to you as well.

[@andymanaus1077]

Same here in Queensland, mate. It's a shocker at the moment.

[@urbansmokes]

Here in the states (depending where you live) prices have been pretty steady.. other than steel & especially tin. Took a load in today & bare bright was $2.55 lb - Copper #1 $2.45 - #2 $2.30 - ICW THHN $1.75 - CAT5 $.90 - ICW #2 $.85 - Clean Brass $1.55-1.60. Walked away with a modest $189.75, not bad. PNW washington, Seattle area.

[@rogerlayne8623]

I love to get a dish washer and take it apart, some are stainless steel

[@r0tc1v418]

You retrieve the copper from the wires or just leave in that way?

[@thubprint]

Generally I take them in just like that. If it isn’t thicker than a pencil I don’t think it’s worth the time to strip. Other people with better (expensive) tools may tell you differently.

[@andymanaus1077]

@@thubprint I have a small wire stripper. I will happily strip most copper but my local prices for insulated wire are terrible compared to No.1 and No.2. Even with the stripper and the poor prices for insulated, anything smaller than 1mm (1/25th inch) copper diameter is a complete waste of time. Anything bigger than that is usually worth it to strip it out. I am saving parts to build a homemade granulator and wet table to process up to 2mm copper. It's a big project but by the time it's done, I'll have stockpiled several hundred kilos of copper ready to granulate.

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

Copper or coated aluminum

[@livvyweimar7362]

Shared of course

[@robertnasser9937]

A mouse ate mine, every hose, motor housing and electric wires

[@windracerweatherbee3780]

Hey Thub - where do I sell the motor and parts ? Are you doing ebay - with local pick up or Craigslist or Offer Up or Let Go ? thanks !

[@thubprint]

I’ve only ever considered ebay for selling parts, the market is much larger and people often search part numbers there. A person could try local sales, but I don’t imagine many people search appliance parts on Craigslist. You can certainly try! Maybe if you made a listing with more general search terms more people would find it.

[@avishemingway7826]

WHADDABOUT an AIR CONDITIONER? :)

[@thubprint]

Air conditioners are problematic because of the refrigerant gas. They only have about $4-6 in copper in them, so I choose not to do them anymore because I don’t think it’s worth the environmental impact.

[@avishemingway7826]

@@thubprintI can agree to that! After looking up my model online to fix (realized its a piece of crap!) I saw how many ugly window models there are out there! It seems like you buy it for one season then its garbage. I can't imagine the amount of waste these things produce! It made me ashamed to have it hanging out my window. I'd rather suffer! But why the heck are they so bloody heavy?

[@dukctape]

@@avishemingway7826 the compressor is most of the weight.

[@margaritagalarza3233]

Sorry. It's. Me again promise to be nice.

[@buildzmodz3871]

If I ever tried to sell parts from a dishwasher they would never sell probably not even get viewed

[@grandpakevin3354]

The heater motor has a part that you can hammer out and then get the copper. Plus the wide wire that is soldered on is copper.

[@benhumphregys3087]

We need more content 🥺🥺🥺

[@squirreltastic-k5v]

There's no way people are paying that much for all those old parts

[@sukru6797]

Compared to the price of a new appliance? I have bought control boards before to fix a dishwasher. Saved me several more years on having to fully replace it.

[@logans3365]

Especially when you can get old appliances really cheap online

[@Jakegavic]

I took apart 20 dishwashers to scrap. Material break down made a extra 5$ 😭

[@thubprint]

Yeahhhh dishwashers are a lot of fiddling to make that little bit extra. Motors in them are usually aluminium too

[@thesusboomerroblox6516]

Well what I do I make more money than it’s worth I did that with a $50 microwave lol from Walmart I made 45 form the commercial form the transformer and there is 2 coils $90 plus the outherparts and aluminum and steel once I’m done I’d make 200 from it just not worth buying new because it take more effort the way it is but when I find one cheap I’d do it

[@thubprint]

That sounds like a ridiculous way to make money, and yet I totally believe it would work 😂

[@logans3365]

Couldn’t you have refurbished it, and then just slapped some stainless steel panels on the front to make it look modern? This appliance is superior quality to most things built today, you just have to change the appearance to match modern expectations

[@sarenna78]

So ...let me see if I get this correctly.. Are you telling me id get more $$$ putting the parts on ebay??????

[@gettingtheinsideout9683]

Ok so a question on your KZbin channel name, "thubprint."..... Is this a Grateful Dead reference to a "thumbprint?" And if so, you'll understand the reference. 😂🤣

[@thubprint]

It’s not, it’s really just a word I made up. Part acronym, part onomatopoeia

[@Roscoesadie]

I got a bunch of relationships with businesses in my town and they give me all their scraps because I donate 10% to the homeless shelters homeless shelters get a thousand bucks a month and I get $9,000

[@thubprint]

Whoa, that’s awesome!! I really like that system, everybody wins 👍

[@alvin9566]

Finally I can buy some crack

[@BobBob-of7fg]

bro why

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

If lucky two pounds copper

[@richardbalkissoon899]

What if it's a stainless steel washer

[@thubprint]

Tbh I’d have to grab one and see how long it takes to extract and clean the stainless tub, but I’d be surprised if it was worth enough to justify the time spent

[@riverboat28]

Bro they don't make them like that anymore and that thing will probably run for 100 more years because it wasn't made you know where. I always cringe having a scrap anything old. Just being nosey and my hoarding self but appreciate the video.

[@logans3365]

It’s capitalism that demands low quality goods, it’s more profitable to sell a lot of low quality goods then it is a few high quality, and capitalisms only incentive is profiting. Not a specific country or entity. I say he should have refurbished it, and then just slapped a stainless steel skin on the outside to make it look modern, high quality and modern styled

[@matthewstrickland1773]

It's absolutely heartbreaking to watch you tear apart such a beautiful piece of machinery, but it's nice to know it's getting recycled.

[@davea5150]

Big appliances,hot water heaters,house heaters forget it. Not worth the gas. And you need a big gas guzzling truck.

[@jerryjennyc5352]

Hey thub

[@thubprint]

Hi guys!

[@mtube620]

i doubt you get 1.9/lb for #2 wire

[@dr.a006]

I don’t know jack schitt😆

[@davea5150]

Lotta plastic . Good wire though and motor.

[@mehowshorts]

👍👍

[@grandpakevin3354]

Put it in the freezer and then hit it with a hammer. It will open up like a clam shell.

[@thubprint]

Decent idea!

[@UnnecessaryComment.]

Fortnite dishwasher

[@scrapitaus]

And I am early!

[@KristofferMyhre-v7b]

you talk about how good old stuff is etc, then you smash the solonoid and heater? really? for what? the copper? dude! parts are worth 10x the copper value...

[@davea5150]

Not worth it. Forget it.

[@margaritagalarza3233]

Hi Thin....

[@vinnycarrocia7511]

Why do you call viewers Pandas?

[@thubprint]

Because raccoons = trash pandas! Just being cute 😋

[@margaritagalarza3233]

OMG haaaaa

[@jbaskaran9750]

Pp

[@unchained20000000]

[@farttart597]

You might also be able to get some money by selling the manual. This video was great, thank you. 🫠

[@sukru6797]

When my dishwasher quit working it was the electric manual that came with the replacement board that helped the most. Don't discredit the random piece of paper. I learned the "reset" order to get it continue working for many months.