Government Surplus Appliance Auctions
Housing authorities, dormitories, and municipal facilities auction surplus appliances - refrigerators, washers, dryers, and microwaves - during unit turnovers and building refits, often in multi-unit lots.
286 active appliances auctions across 5 official government sources, with new listings every 30 minutes.Last updated: 2026-09-10
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warehouse fans, Conference table, and microwave
Houston, TX · 8 bids
GE Stacked Washer/Dryer
New Orleans, LA · 1 bid
Oasis BPO1SHS WHI w/WTG Atlantis Hot 'N Cold Bottled Water Cooler
Augusta, ME · 3 bids
(2) Gingway Flex Kettles (Propane)
Farmington, MO · 7 bids
Ice Makers Qty3, Portable Warehousing Stairs, Air Conditioner Qty1, Electrical Heater and Port A Cool, Dayton, Qty 3 Pcs
Questa, NM · 7 bids
Lego EV3 Mindstorm Kit - #4
Wales, WI · 5 bids
Coleman Camping Stove
Rolla, MO · 5 bids
GE Refrigerator
Knoxville, TN · 5 bids
True TMC-49 Mobile Milk Cooler
Willard, MO · 5 bids
Frigidaire Refrigerator
La Crosse, WI · 4 bids
Lego EV3 Mindstorm Kit - #1
Wales, WI · 4 bids
Lego EV3 Mindstorm Kit - #2
Wales, WI · 4 bids
What they're worth: surplus appliances typically sell for $25–$208 at government auction - median $62, from 447 completed sales in the last year, per the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Demand: appliances sell about 83% of the time, typically ~9 bids, from 448 completed sales, per the GovAuctions Surplus Market Report. Look up a specific item · See all categories
Public housing authorities, university dormitories, military family housing, and municipal facilities buy appliances in volume and replace them in volume. When units turn over or a building is refitted, the old appliances are auctioned: refrigerators, washing machines and dryers, microwaves, cookers, and water coolers. Lots are frequently multi-unit, which is what makes them worth the freight for landlords and resellers. Browse current listings below.
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- What appliances are sold at government auctions?
- Mostly the appliances that fit out residential units at scale: refrigerators, washing machines, tumble dryers, microwaves, and cookers. Facility appliances such as water coolers, ice makers, and vending equipment also appear.
- Are surplus appliances tested before sale?
- Rarely. Most government surplus is sold as-is with no functional testing and no warranty, and listings often say only that the unit was in service when removed. Treat an untested appliance as a gamble priced accordingly, and use the inspection window if one is offered.
- Why are appliances often sold in multi-unit lots?
- Because that is how they were bought and removed. A housing authority refitting a block pulls dozens of identical units at once and auctions them together rather than individually. That keeps the per-unit price low but means you need transport and somewhere to put them.
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