The hazardous waste facility out at the penal farm does not accept "appliances", and they could not give me advice. I live in the county.

I'm rather impressed that you have a microwave. Maybe you could give it to your milkman or the guy who delivers your ice blocks.

I chucked one in a dumpster a few weeks ago. I wasn't aware they posed any real danger.

I donate them to Goodwill and take the write off.

(01-18-2016 10:46 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  I donate them to Goodwill and take the write off.

You donate irreparable iish to Goodwill so they can deal with (dispose of) it. Then declare a tax write off. Shame on you, and thanks for the advice.

(01-18-2016 11:53 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-18-2016 10:46 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  I donate them to Goodwill and take the write off.

You donate irreparable iish to Goodwill so they can deal with (dispose of) it. Then declare a tax write off. Shame on you, and thanks for the advice.

I know, I feel terrible about it. You're welcome.

Chunk it over in your neighbor's yard when it's dark. If you don't want to be a jerk about it, just set it in his yard where the garbage men normally pick up the trash, also when it's dark.

Trade him to the Spurs.

(01-19-2016 10:55 AM)salukiblue Wrote:  Trade him to the Spurs.

That was actually funny.

(01-19-2016 10:55 AM)salukiblue Wrote:  Trade him to the Spurs.

(01-18-2016 11:53 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-18-2016 10:46 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  I donate them to Goodwill and take the write off.

You donate irreparable iish to Goodwill so they can deal with (dispose of) it. Then declare a tax write off. Shame on you, and thanks for the advice.

How do you know it's not able to be repaired?

I have a 47" flat screen TV that died. Wouldn't power up.

Searched on google and found that there are two circuit boards. One of them is for power.

Took the TV apart and saw that one of three fuses had blown. Went to the electrical supply store (Radio Shack didn't carry this particular fuse), bought a fuse and tried it out.

Voila!

The TV powered up! Then the same fuse blew. :D

I figured that meant something was wrong with the circuit board. Not being an electronics guru I decided to replace the board rather than try to troubleshoot it.

The replacement board cost $60.

Once it arrived I removed the old board, installed the new one, hooked up all the wires and...

Voila!

That TV is still running today.

Point is... practically any part can wear out and be replaced. I doubt the microwave was beyond repair.

Even if it couldn't be repaired, it can still be used to help Goodwill in their mission.

About Us

Quote:Goodwill strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work.

Goodwills meet the needs of all job seekers, including programs for youth, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, criminal backgrounds and other specialized needs. Last year, Goodwill helped more than 26.4 million people train for careers in industries such as banking, IT and health care, to name a few — and get the supporting services they needed to be successful — such as English language training, additional education, or access to transportation and child care.

Plus, the amount of charitable contributions deduction allowed for used kitchen appliances isn't anywhere near current retail value.

If I were GT, I'd go for the cheap laugh. Not that he did.

(01-19-2016 02:37 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  If I were GT, I'd go for the cheap laugh. Not that he did.

Of course I did. It's prolly an old microwave not worth the cost/hassle of repair. Unlike a 47" flat screen. But if an irreparable old piece of crap microwave somehow helps Goodwill in their mission, I'm all for it.

(01-19-2016 06:51 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-19-2016 02:37 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  If I were GT, I'd go for the cheap laugh. Not that he did.

Of course I did. It's prolly an old microwave not worth the cost/hassle of repair. Unlike a 47" flat screen. But if an irreparable old piece of crap microwave somehow helps Goodwill in their mission, I'm all for it.

If nothing else they could sell it for scrap.

Around here we just put 'still works' on the item, stick it next to the trashcan in the alley, and one of the indigents will cart if off. There is no goodwill.

(01-19-2016 06:59 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  Around here we just put 'still works' on the item, stick it next to the trashcan in the alley, and one of the indigents will cart if off. There is no goodwill.

If you can't have Good Will, any Will will do.

Will do!

(01-19-2016 06:51 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-19-2016 02:37 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  If I were GT, I'd go for the cheap laugh. Not that he did.

Of course I did. It's prolly an old microwave not worth the cost/hassle of repair. Unlike a 47" flat screen. But if an irreparable old piece of crap microwave somehow helps Goodwill in their mission, I'm all for it.

Sorry. My humor-detector was off.

Regardless, Goodwill provides job training for lots of people. Troubleshooting electronics and other things is a good skill to have.

Oh, and about that 47" TV I fixed... I could've bought a new one but I'm cheap.

(01-20-2016 10:37 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  

(01-19-2016 06:51 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-19-2016 02:37 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  If I were GT, I'd go for the cheap laugh. Not that he did.

Of course I did. It's prolly an old microwave not worth the cost/hassle of repair. Unlike a 47" flat screen. But if an irreparable old piece of crap microwave somehow helps Goodwill in their mission, I'm all for it.

Sorry. My humor-detector was off.

Regardless, Goodwill provides job training for lots of people. Troubleshooting electronics and other things is a good skill to have.

Oh, and about that 47" TV I fixed... I could've bought a new one but I'm cheap.

Good save. They make for times we think we can repair something and end up chunking it.

(01-20-2016 11:30 AM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-20-2016 10:37 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  

(01-19-2016 06:51 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-19-2016 02:37 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  If I were GT, I'd go for the cheap laugh. Not that he did.

Of course I did. It's prolly an old microwave not worth the cost/hassle of repair. Unlike a 47" flat screen. But if an irreparable old piece of crap microwave somehow helps Goodwill in their mission, I'm all for it.

Sorry. My humor-detector was off.

Regardless, Goodwill provides job training for lots of people. Troubleshooting electronics and other things is a good skill to have.

Oh, and about that 47" TV I fixed... I could've bought a new one but I'm cheap.

Good save. They make for times we think we can repair something and end up chunking it.

I've got stuff all over the house waiting for me to fix it, including an 8 track player that's here somewhere.