Scrapping a washing machine for copper, silver, aluminum, and other metals.

Hello scrappers and planet lovers. This video will show you all the free copper, silver, and other metals that are found in a washing machine. I will show you how to safely and effectively separate the metals in order to maximize your profits.

[@thefattony2011]

i like this video Tin Man, ive been scrapping for about 21 years, ive stripped thousands of washers and dryers.... but now and then i like to go back to the basics ...the way technology is advancing it's good to look at things that are new, I'm not used to doing the new machines I'm used to doing the old machines! you know what would be nice just to keep those cement blocks and make like a walkway with him to save them up until you have enough!! im a subscriber! Keep it up my Brother!

[@jacobgodinez4926]

Right on man way better then scraping the whole thing. Ive taken probably a hundred washer and dryers to the scrap yard. I wish I would have know this years ago!!

[@TinManScrapper]

Glad I could help. Thanks for the kind words and support

[@seamusmcelroy8352]

another good vid tin man keep them coming uk ireland cheers

[@sharit7970]

Thanks for posting! I may have one in my future...now I'll know what to do!

[@paparisling]

Thanks for the lessons

[@eleazarmartinez5963]

Wonderful video tin man! Superbly explanatory. Thank you and cheers!

[@TinManScrapper]

Thank you for the kind words Eleanor. Glad you liked it. Stay well.

[@austinhernandez2716]

I've picked up washing machines and dryers and even refrigerators using my brother's car.

[@JohnnySwedishScrapper]

another great video ;) thanks

[@TinManScrapper]

Next video I will be weighing all the parts to the washer and a drier that I also found and scrapped in another video. Go check that video out too. Thanks for watching.

[@dannylatham3080]

Do what I do in the UK with the drum I take it out turn the pulley around bolt back on then I sell them as fire pits

[@jeromeelston1092]

Tin man. Have you ever thought about fixing appliances or selling the good parts I would think that you’re an expert on what goes wrong with this stuff. Or maybe talk to a local repair place and swap good parts for scrap.? Just a thought great video.

[@TinManScrapper]

Lol. Great idea, but I have too much scrap already and a full time job and kids. Not enough hours in the day.

[@aleasianothing4642]

We were learning about the atomic structure in school and in one of our lessons the teacher said that they melt washing machine and other stuff Cuz it has silver in it, it sounded so ridiculous so I searched it up and people wasting their lives scraping washing machine is a thing. Good job😂😂😂😜

[@JReklis]

My scrapyard says I can scrap whitegoods and then still sell to them for $200 per tonne (similar dollar value to canadian) so they would willingly buy those lumps of concrete

[@depaus12]

safety shoes could do no harm

[@tomitstube]

i always see these junk guys driving around the neighborhood, wonder if they're just scaping the steel or stripping them? i'm gonna have to get out there and start looking for stuff too.

[@vinecat8451]

I still don’t understand why people think magnetic stainless steal is somehow worth less, since a quick google search and even wikipedia discredit this myth...

[@TinManScrapper]

I agree, but at a scrapyard, their laws rule. They will not take as s.s. But same price as tin

[@forjessicaandjosef3237]

Howdy, on older washing machine timers- Are those contacts silver as well?

[@TinManScrapper]

I would have to see what it looks like in the back. A lot of timers if flat square box has 4 copper pieces and small ring of brass, but. no silver contacts, but again I would have to see it to be sure.

[@TheGeologist101]

Is it possible to get the cast aluminum bearing bracket under the drum on some models or do you leave it attached as tin ?

[@TinManScrapper]

You can get some of it. (Either unscrew some parts and grind off the rest, but I don’t go crazy trying to cut off every piece.

[@garybregel4259]

I enjoyed your video. in my state (Minnesota) they are so worried about mercury getting into the landfill from these large appliances. Do you know where to look for these mercury switchs on these appliances?

[@TinManScrapper]

Thanks for the comment. I would expect in the dials, but not sure sorry.

[@garybregel4259]

@@TinManScrapper I would think it would be the switch for the lid.

[@TinManScrapper]

I will have to check next time I get a washer. I do wonder if things have changed due to environmental concerns?@@garybregel4259

[@garybregel4259]

@@TinManScrapper Here in Minnesota they are getting a little picky in my opinion.

[@garybregel4259]

Where would I find mercury switches on washing and dryer machines?

[@TinManScrapper]

Not sure actually.

[@nielspoulsen7068]

A lot of times the door will have a heavy zink ring inside

[@jeffg3063]

imo cut through the back and see if the large motor is copper if so remove it if not stop and bring the whole machine to the yard

[@TinManScrapper]

Yup, I agree. I do also remove as much wire from the back as well.

[@patmax9005]

COULD ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME IF WIRING THAT LOOKS LIKE COPPER BUT MAGNETS STICK TO IT ARE WORTH ANYTHING? *And Also* If Gotten Wiring Out Of a Fridge That Was On The Coil (Which Usually Is Copper) But It Was A Silver Maybe Alluminium Wire That Looks Like It Was Dipped/Galvanised, DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THATs Worth Anything or *The Time* Scratching the galvanised paint Off? or Just Selling The Motors Hole In The Future *_PLZ ID REALLY APPRECIATE ANY1's HELP TY🙏_*

[@TinManScrapper]

Is there a magnetic wrap around the copper wire perhaps? If you cut it with a pair of pliers does the wire have a copper wire in the middle?

[@bengagliardo1080]

would putting that moter in coper bearing motors be dishonest? knowing its aluminum if its not copper? if cought would that give you a reputation of cheating? really i just don't know or is it industry standard to do that im new to scraping and will scrap out my first washer tomorrow.. i m not going to lie to get money.. ... would it be better if its aluminum windings to save the aluminum outer shell and save the rest as shred?

[@TinManScrapper]

Again, it depends on your yard, some have actually just put it in The copper motor pile for me, as I only had a few. That was also when copper was not at it’s all time high price. Now because there is a separate category for aluminum windings it will not be accepted.

[@bengagliardo1080]

@@TinManScrapper ok that makes sense thanks..

[@safetyalwaysoff1894]

And to think this washer is easily fixable.....

[@TinManScrapper]

Unfortunately, I am not a repair man, nor have the time to fix everything I find. I was racing against the clock (aka garbage man) because they throw them into the garbage truck, so just glad I could scrap it and it did not end up in the landfill

[@pierreqiu8147]

You got very good educational video 👍👍👍👍👍👍 but I can't hear you, too soft on all your videos 😫😫😫😫😫😫 please do something about it please.

[@TinManScrapper]

Thank you for the comment. Are you sure you have the volume up? I have done that before.

[@pierreqiu8147]

@@TinManScrapper I wear wire ear phone turn on loud of course, so that I do not disturb others. I think you got to get yourself a wireless microphone so when you move away from the camera we still can hear you loud and clear, every bits of advice from you is very important.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@namesryan50yearsago65]

How much did you get for all that work

[@TinManScrapper]

With current tin prices probably $15 for the tin and a few dollars for the wire and brass.

[@KillerKolt44]

You are better off throwing the concrete back in and putting the cover back on