How Much Is a Used Samsung Refrigerator Worth? Prices by Type and Where to Sell

How much is a used Samsung refrigerator worth? On our marketplace, the median asking price for a used Samsung refrigerator is about $1,475, against a typical original price of around $2,400. Most sit between $1,150 and $2,200. That puts a clean, working Samsung at roughly 50 to 65 percent of what it cost new, and the style of fridge moves that number more than the age does.

I help people buy and sell big appliances for a living, and Samsung is one of the fridge brands I see listed most often. That's good news if you're selling, because buyers know the name. It's also the catch, because your fridge is competing with a lot of other Samsungs. In this guide I'll show you what each type of used Samsung refrigerator is worth, how to read the model number so you price the right year, what knocks money off, and where to sell it so you keep the most cash.

How Much Is a Used Samsung Refrigerator Worth by Type?

A used Samsung refrigerator is worth the most when it's a Bespoke or 4-door model, and the least when it's a basic side-by-side or top freezer. Here's what I see Samsung fridges asking on our marketplace right now, by style.

Samsung refrigerator type	Typical used asking price	What drives the price
Bespoke (French door or 4-door)	About $2,275 median	Panel color, age, whether panels are scratched
Family Hub (screen in the door)	About $1,825 median	Screen working, software still updating
Standard French door	About $1,475 median, most $1,150 to $2,200	Capacity, ice maker condition, finish
Side-by-side	About $1,425 median, low end near $960	Age, dispenser working, dents
Bottom freezer	About $1,425 median	Counter-depth vs standard depth
Top freezer	Usually under $1,200	Mostly age and condition

Two things jump out. First, Family Hub models ask less than Bespoke models even though Family Hub sat at the top of Samsung's price list new. Screens age fast. A buyer looking at a five-year-old tablet in a fridge door does the math on that. Second, a plain French door holds value well because it's the style most kitchens are built around. It's the safe buy, so it's the easy sell.

For the bigger picture across every brand, our used refrigerator price index tracks what fridges actually ask month to month.

Read the Model Number Before You Price a Used Samsung Refrigerator

The model number tells you the type, the size and roughly the year of your Samsung refrigerator, and it's the first thing a smart buyer will look up. You'll find it on a sticker inside the fresh food compartment, usually on the left wall near the top.

Here's how to read one like RF28T5001SR:

• The first two letters are the style. RF is French door. RS is side-by-side. RT is top freezer. RB is bottom freezer.
• The two digits after that are capacity. 28 means about 28 cubic feet. 22 to 24 usually means counter-depth.
• The next letter roughly tracks the model year. On recent Samsung models, R points to 2019, T to 2020, A to 2021, B to 2022 and C to 2023.
• The last letters are the finish. SR is stainless, and other codes cover black stainless, white and Bespoke panels.

Why does this matter so much? Because sellers guess the year wrong all the time. I've seen a fridge listed as a 2010 when the model number says it's a 2020 design. That seller left hundreds of dollars on the table. Put the exact model number in your listing. Buyers trust it, and they can check the original price in ten seconds.

What Lowers the Value of a Used Samsung Fridge

The ice maker is the single biggest value killer on a used Samsung fridge. Samsung's in-door ice makers on French door models have a long record of icing over, jamming and leaking water, enough complaints that it drew class action lawsuits. Every experienced buyer has heard about it. So they'll ask.

If your ice maker works, say so plainly and show it. A short video of ice dropping into the bucket is worth more than a paragraph of promises. If it doesn't work, say that too, and price it in. A buyer who finds out after the fact is a buyer who wants a refund.

Here's what else costs you money, roughly in order:

1. Not cooling evenly. Any temperature problem drops a fridge to parts value. Fix it or disclose it.
2. Dents on the doors. Stainless dents show in every photo, and you can't buff them out.
3. A dead screen on a Family Hub. The fridge still works, but you're selling a premium model at a standard price.
4. Smell. A fridge that smells like old food sells for less, even if everything else is perfect.
5. Missing shelves or bins. Replacement parts are easy to order, but buyers subtract them at full retail.
6. Age past ten years. Most estimates put a refrigerator's useful life at around 10 to 15 years, so buyers start discounting hard after year eight.

And one thing that matters less than you'd think: small scratches on the sides. Sides end up between cabinets. Nobody sees them.

How to Price and Prep a Used Samsung Refrigerator for a Fast Sale

Price a used Samsung refrigerator at about half to two thirds of what the same model costs new today, then adjust for condition. Not what you paid. What it costs new now. Fridge prices move, and a buyer will compare your listing against today's sale price at a big box store, not your receipt from 2021.

So start there. Look up your model number at a major retailer. If it's discontinued, find the closest current model in the same style and size. Then use this rough guide:

• Under 3 years old, like new, ice maker working: 60 to 70 percent of today's new price
• 3 to 6 years old, good condition: 45 to 60 percent
• 7 years or older, working, some cosmetic wear: 25 to 40 percent
• Any cooling or leak problem: parts value, often under $300

Then prep it. Empty it completely. Clean every shelf and bin. Wipe the door gaskets, because that's where the smell lives. I wrote a full walkthrough on how to clean a refrigerator before selling it, and it pays for itself.

Take photos with the doors closed, then open with the lights on. Shoot the model sticker. Take that short video of the ice maker and the water dispenser running. Listings with a working video sell faster. Full stop.

Where to Sell a Used Samsung Refrigerator

The best place to sell a used Samsung refrigerator is wherever someone else handles the moving, because the move is what kills most fridge sales. A full-size French door weighs well over 200 pounds and often has to come off its doors to get through a doorway. Most buyers don't own a truck or an appliance dolly. Many sellers don't either.

Here's how the options compare:

Where you sell	Price you'll get	Who moves it	The catch
Commonplace	Close to market value	Drivers pick it up	A few days from listing to pickup
Facebook Marketplace	Market value if it sells	You and the buyer	No-shows, lowball offers, strangers in your kitchen
Craigslist or OfferUp	Usually below market	You and the buyer	Slow, more scam messages
Used appliance dealer	Low, often a few hundred dollars	They pick up	They need room to resell at a profit
Retailer haul-away with a new fridge	Nothing, sometimes a small credit	They haul it	You give away a working fridge

Facebook works if you're patient and have help lifting. The dealer works if you need it gone this week and don't care about the money. For a deeper comparison of every route, see my guide on where to sell a refrigerator for cash.

Moving and Pickup: How We Handle the Heavy Lifting

When you sell a used Samsung refrigerator on Commonplace, you never carry it and you never meet the buyer. You list it for free. When it sells, background-checked drivers come at the time you picked, disconnect it, load it and run a 30 to 50 point inspection right there in your kitchen. The buyer gets photos and a working video before it leaves.

You get paid the moment the drivers load it. That's the part sellers like most. No checks, no Zelle requests from strangers, no "can you hold it until Saturday."

On the buyer side, the fridge arrives inspected, and the buyer gets time at home to plug it in and test it. That's why buyers will pay closer to market value on our marketplace. They aren't guessing. You can read the full process on our how it works page.

Is a Used Samsung Refrigerator Worth Buying?

Yes, a used Samsung refrigerator is worth buying when it's under seven years old, cools evenly and the ice maker has been tested in front of you. Samsung makes good-looking fridges with lots of capacity for the money. They're one of the most common brands I see, which means parts are easy to find and repair techs know them well.

But buy the fridge, not the features. A plain French door with a working ice maker is a better used buy than a Family Hub with a cracked screen. And a Bespoke model at full Bespoke price only makes sense if you love the panels. If you're shopping, you can browse used refrigerators for sale that are inspected before delivery.

FAQ: Used Samsung Refrigerator Value

How much is a 5-year-old Samsung refrigerator worth?

A 5-year-old Samsung refrigerator in good working condition usually sells for 45 to 60 percent of what the same model costs new today. For a standard French door, that's often $1,100 to $1,600. Bespoke and 4-door models land higher.

Do Samsung refrigerators hold their value?

Fairly well, yes. Samsung is one of the most recognized fridge brands on the used market, so buyers search for it by name. The weak spot is the ice maker. A Samsung with a working, tested ice maker holds value much better than one without.

Is it worth selling a Samsung fridge that doesn't make ice?

Usually yes. If it cools properly, plenty of buyers will take it at a discount and either repair the ice maker or switch it off. Disclose it up front and price it 15 to 25 percent under a working equivalent.

Where do I find the model number on a Samsung refrigerator?

Inside the fresh food section, on a label along the upper left wall. On some models it's on the ceiling of the compartment. Take a clear photo of it for your listing.

Should I sell my old Samsung fridge or trade it in?

Sell it if it works. Trade-in and haul-away programs at big retailers rarely give you more than a small credit for a working fridge. Selling it yourself, even after the time it takes, usually puts several hundred dollars more in your pocket.

Ready to sell? List your Samsung refrigerator on Commonplace for free. Our drivers handle the pickup, and you're paid when it's loaded.

Shopping instead? Browse inspected used refrigerators, delivered to your kitchen, and test it at home before you commit.