Check if Appliances Are Stolen Before Buying
Verify if washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, or any home appliance is stolen in 3 seconds. Free serial number verification for all appliance brands: Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, Maytag, Bosch, KitchenAid. Check before buying from Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist, or scratch-and-dent stores. Major appliances are frequent theft targets due to high value and easy resale.
What is Home Appliances Verification?
Checking if appliances are stolen means verifying model and serial numbers against law enforcement databases, manufacturer warranty records, and insurance claim registries. Modern appliances (especially smart/connected models) have unique serial numbers that can be tracked. SafeOrStolen's appliance checker instantly searches law enforcement stolen property databases, LeadsOnline (national pawn shop database), manufacturer warranty databases for Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, Maytag, Bosch, insurance claim records, and contractor theft reports. This protects buyers from purchasing stolen appliances that could be confiscated or have warranty issues.
How It Works
Locate the serial number and model number: Usually on a sticker or metal plate. Washers/dryers: inside door rim or on back panel. Refrigerators: inside fresh food compartment on side wall or ceiling. Stoves/ovens: inside door frame or on back panel. Dishwashers: inside door edge or on top front edge. Check owner's manual for exact location.
Record BOTH the model number and serial number completely. Take a photo of the rating plate with all information visible. One wrong character can cause false results.
Take photos of the entire appliance including any damage, modifications, or missing parts that could indicate theft
Enter the serial number and model number into our verification tool at SafeOrStolen.com/verify
Review the comprehensive report showing whether the appliance has been reported stolen, pawned, or has insurance claims
If CLEAN and warranty is valid, proceed with purchase. If STOLEN, pawned by someone other than the seller, or warranty is void, walk away and report to authorities
Our appliance verification system queries multiple databases simultaneously. We check: (1) Law enforcement stolen property databases - local, state, and federal agencies tracking home burglaries and construction site thefts, (2) LeadsOnline - tracks appliances pawned or sold to secondhand dealers, (3) Manufacturer databases - Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, Maytag warranty and registration records, (4) Insurance claim databases - tracks appliances reported stolen to homeowners insurance, (5) Contractor theft reports - many appliances are stolen from construction sites and new home builds, (6) Serial number format validation - verifies the serial matches manufacturer specifications. Within 3 seconds, you receive a report showing whether the appliance has been reported stolen, pawned, or has outstanding insurance claims.
Why Check Before Buying?
Buying stolen appliances has serious consequences. (1) Appliances can be confiscated by police with zero compensation - you lose $500-$5,000, (2) You could face criminal charges for possession of stolen property, (3) Manufacturers void warranties on stolen appliances - no repairs or replacements, (4) Installation companies may refuse to install or report you if serial numbers flag as stolen, (5) Smart appliances can be remotely tracked and disabled by original owners, (6) You can't claim insurance or register the appliance. In 2024, over $1 billion worth of home appliances were reported stolen in the United States. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, and stoves are prime targets during home burglaries, construction site thefts, and moving truck hijackings. Stolen appliances frequently appear on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp at 40-60% below retail price. Our free appliance checker protects you from this massive theft market.