What is an Appliance Board A Grade circuit board?

An Appliance Board A Grade circuit board is a higher-value household or commercial appliance control board with substantial power-control circuitry and recoverable metal content. It commonly contains transformers, copper coils, relays, wide copper traces, power semiconductors, heavy-duty connectors, and aluminum heatsinks.

Which household appliance boards may qualify as A Grade?

Common examples include main control boards and power boards from air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, dryers, dishwashers, microwave ovens, heat pumps, large ovens, and similar appliances. However, every board is evaluated individually because not all boards from these appliances qualify as A Grade.

Does the circuit board need to be working?

No. Operational condition is not normally required because Appliance Board A Grade material is purchased for recycling and metal recovery. A non-working board may still qualify if it remains identifiable, safe, reasonably clean, and substantially complete.

Is the grade determined by the appliance brand or model?

No. The brand, model, original retail price, and market reputation of the appliance do not determine the recycling grade. Ohata grades the physical circuit board according to its construction, components, metal content, completeness, and processing value.

What components increase the recycling value of an appliance board?

Components that may increase recycling value include copper-wound transformers, inductors, relay coils, aluminum heatsinks, wide copper traces, large power connectors, motor-control devices, MOSFETs, triacs, rectifiers, and substantial power-supply sections. The entire board structure must still be evaluated rather than relying on one component.

Are all washing machine and air-conditioner boards A Grade?

No. A washing machine or air conditioner may contain several different boards. A complete inverter, motor-drive, or main power-control board may qualify as A Grade, while a simple display, button, sensor, or remote-receiver board may belong to a lower grade.

Can Appliance Board A Grade be mixed with other circuit boards?

It is better to keep Appliance Board A Grade separate from Appliance Board B, computer motherboards, telecommunications boards, LED drivers, display boards, household waste, batteries, wires, fans, and plastic scrap. Mixed loads require additional sorting and may receive a lower overall purchase value.

What is the mission of Ohata Shoji America Inc.?

Our mission is to transform electronic waste into valuable resources by combining AI-powered digital commerce with responsible recycling, helping businesses and individuals contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy.

Can I use your online platform before visiting your location?

Yes. Customers can explore our website, review buying information, and submit inquiries online before visiting or contacting our team.

How does your business help reduce electronic waste?

By encouraging the reuse and recycling of electronic equipment, we help divert usable materials from disposal and recover valuable resources that can re-enter the manufacturing supply chain.

Does AI determine the final buying price?

AI may assist with product identification and information processing, but final buying prices are determined based on the material type, condition, quantity, completeness, and current market conditions.

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Appliance Board A Grade (Mid-Grade Mixed Boards) Buying

Appliance Board A Grade (Mid-Grade Mixed Boards) Buying scrap price

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Key Buying Introduction

-We buy Appliance Board A Grade (Mid-Grade Mixed Boards) from a minimum of 1 lb.

-Appliance Board A Grade covers qualifying mid-grade appliance power-and-control boards with substantial copper-bearing and power-management components. All boards meeting the Ohata Appliance Board A Grade standard are purchased at the same grade price.

-Typical qualifying boards may contain relays, transformers, copper-wound coils, inductors, motor-control components, power semiconductors, wide copper traces, large connectors, and aluminum heat sinks.

-Buying value is based on PCB construction, component population, recoverable materials, completeness, condition, contamination, and processing requirements, not appliance brand, model, operating condition, repairability, retail value, or resale demand.

-Simple display boards, keypad boards, timer boards, LED drivers, stripped boards, and unrelated circuit-board categories may require another classification. Mixed categories are accepted but may require separate inspection, sorting, weighing, and pricing.

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Updated: Sep 11,2026

Today's scrap price for this material

0.60 USD / lb

The Price is buying by Yard of Seattle, WA, United States.

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Key Buying Introduction

-We buy Appliance Board A Grade (Mid-Grade Mixed Boards) from a minimum of 1 lb.

Buying Details of Conditions

Learn more: Appliance A Grade Board Scrap Identification and Recycling Guide

Introduction, Construction, Components, and Recycling Value

Appliance Board A Grade is Ohata's higher-value household appliance circuit board category. It includes qualifying control boards from washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, microwave ovens, dishwashers, dryers, ovens, commercial coffee machines, HVAC equipment, vending machines, and similar appliances.

Classification is based on the board's construction, recoverable materials, component completeness, and condition. Working condition, appliance brand, model, and retail value are not part of the grading decision. The purpose of this classification is material recovery.

Mixed examples of appliance control boards containing transformers, relays, copper coils, capacitors, connectors, and power components. — Appliance Board A Grade samples from different appliances. Brand and appliance type do not determine the grade by themselves.

Appliance Board A boards combine digital control circuits with power electronics. Common components include microcontrollers, memory devices, relays, transformers, inductors, MOSFETs, triacs, motor drivers, rectifiers, capacitors, and communication ICs.

Most boards use durable double-sided or multilayer fiberglass PCBs with wide copper traces, reinforced solder joints, and high-current connectors designed to control motors, compressors, pumps, heaters, valves, and fans.

Copper is the primary recoverable metal, with additional aluminum, tin, nickel, silver, limited gold, and trace palladium. Although gold content is generally lower than computer or telecommunications boards, Appliance Board A remains valuable because of its copper, power components, and consistent processing volume.

Customers looking to recycle Appliance Board A Grade (Mid-Grade Mixed Boards) can also browse our related buying categories.
Appliance B Grade Board Scrap Identification and Sorting Guide
Board SS Grade (high value telecom Board)
Board S Grade (high-end computer Board)
Board A+ Grade (Industrial and enterprise Board)
Board A Grade (premium computer Board)
Board B Grade (medium value board)
Board C Grade (Lower Premium Board)
Board D Grade (Lower computer Board)

Ohata Appliance Board A Grade Classification, Identification Guide

Appliance Board A is classified by the complete board rather than any single component. Inspectors evaluate the PCB construction, component density, recoverable materials, and completeness.

Important identification characteristics include:
One or more embedded microcontrollers or control ICs
Relay assemblies for motors, heaters, compressors, pumps, or valves
Transformers, switching power supplies, copper coils, or inductors
Triacs, MOSFETs, power transistors, rectifiers, or motor-driver devices
Wide copper traces and large high-current solder pads
Durable double-sided or multilayer fiberglass PCB construction
Multiple sensor, motor, power-input, and wire-harness connectors
Moderate component density with limited empty PCB space
Retention of the principal power and control components

Typical examples include washing machine, refrigerator, air conditioner, microwave, dishwasher, dryer, inverter appliance, and other appliance power-control boards. Classification is based on the physical board rather than the appliance, manufacturer, or retail value. Appliance Board A typically appears as a complete power-and-control assembly instead of a simple display, keypad, timer, or interface board.

Recoverable Materials, Buying Standards, and Handling

Ohata purchases Appliance Board A primarily for material recovery. The board does not need to function, but major control and power components should remain attached.

Preferred material should be:
Structurally complete
Clean and dry
Free from severe corrosion or hazardous contamination
Retaining the main microcontroller and power components
Retaining principal connectors
Free from major PCB damage

Remove batteries, plastic housings, brackets, loose wiring, and other unnecessary non-PCB materials before delivery.

Boards may be downgraded if major control or power components have been removed, or if they have severe corrosion, contamination, battery leakage, burn damage, extensive water damage, or large missing PCB sections.

Appliance circuit board with severe physical breakage and missing PCB sections shown as a damaged-condition example. — Extensive breakage or missing board sections may require another classification and can affect buying value.

Severe corrosion, battery leakage, extensive water damage, burned PCB sections, heavy oil contamination, chemical contamination, large cuts, and broken boards with missing material may also reduce the purchase value or require separate evaluation.

Appliance circuit board with severe burn damage and carbonized sections shown for condition assessment. — Severely burned or carbonized appliance boards must be kept separate and may be rejected after inspection.

Minor dust, cosmetic wear, faded labels, and light discoloration generally do not affect the grade. Appliance Board A should be sorted separately from computer motherboards, telecommunications boards, Appliance Board B, LED drivers, timer boards, and mixed electronic scrap.

Comparison and Classification

Appliance Board A differs from Appliance Board B primarily in electronic complexity, copper content, PCB construction, component density, and power-handling capability.

Appliance Board A typically contains larger power-management sections, heavier copper traces, stronger PCB construction, and more substantial control circuitry. Appliance Board B generally consists of simpler timer boards, display boards, LED drivers, fan controllers, and other low-density control boards. Unlike computer motherboards, Appliance Board A emphasizes power conversion, motor control, relay switching, and sensor management rather than CPUs, memory, and chipsets.

Official Ohata Classification

Under the Official Ohata Classification, Appliance Board A Grade includes qualifying mid-grade power-and-control circuit boards removed from household or commercial appliances.

Typical qualifying characteristics include:
Construction: Double-sided or multilayer fiberglass PCB
Primary recoverable material: Copper
Additional recoverable materials: Aluminum, tin, nickel, silver, small quantities of gold, and trace palladium
Typical components: Microcontrollers, relays, transformers, inductors, MOSFETs, triacs, motor drivers, rectifiers, capacitors, heat sinks, and wire-harness connectors
Preferred condition: Identifiable, reasonably clean, dry, and substantially complete
Functional requirement: The board does not need to operate

Mixed collection of appliance circuit boards in different designs, grades, and physical conditions. — Mixed appliance-board categories are accepted but may require separate inspection, sorting, weighing, and pricing.

Simple display boards, keypad boards, timer boards, low-density LED drivers, stripped boards, and unrelated circuit-board types may require a different classification. Severe corrosion, fire damage, chemical contamination, battery leakage, extensive breakage, or missing board sections may affect acceptance and buying value.

Different appliance brands and models may receive the same Appliance Board A Grade price when their boards meet this standard. Final classification, measured weight, and buying value are confirmed after physical inspection.

More on OHATA's classification for Appliance circuit boards:

Appliance Board A Grade (mid-grade mixed boards)

Appliance Board B Grade (Auto boards)

FAQ

1. What is today’s price for Appliance Board A Grade (Mid-Grade Mixed Boards) Buying?: As of Sep 11,2026, Ohata Shoji America Inc., (Seattle, WA, United States) is purchasing Appliance Board A Grade (Mid-Grade Mixed Boards) Buying at 0.60 (USD/lb). We provide competitive scrap prices in Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Tukwila, Kent, SeaTac, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding communities.
2. What is an Appliance Board A Grade circuit board?: An Appliance Board A Grade circuit board is a higher-value household or commercial appliance control board with substantial power-control circuitry and recoverable metal content. It commonly contains transformers, copper coils, relays, wide copper traces, power semiconductors, heavy-duty connectors, and aluminum heatsinks.
3. Which household appliance boards may qualify as A Grade?: Common examples include main control boards and power boards from air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, dryers, dishwashers, microwave ovens, heat pumps, large ovens, and similar appliances. However, every board is evaluated individually because not all boards from these appliances qualify as A Grade.
4. Does the circuit board need to be working?: No. Operational condition is not normally required because Appliance Board A Grade material is purchased for recycling and metal recovery. A non-working board may still qualify if it remains identifiable, safe, reasonably clean, and substantially complete.
5. Is the grade determined by the appliance brand or model?: No. The brand, model, original retail price, and market reputation of the appliance do not determine the recycling grade. Ohata grades the physical circuit board according to its construction, components, metal content, completeness, and processing value.
6. What components increase the recycling value of an appliance board?: Components that may increase recycling value include copper-wound transformers, inductors, relay coils, aluminum heatsinks, wide copper traces, large power connectors, motor-control devices, MOSFETs, triacs, rectifiers, and substantial power-supply sections. The entire board structure must still be evaluated rather than relying on one component.
7. Are all washing machine and air-conditioner boards A Grade?: No. A washing machine or air conditioner may contain several different boards. A complete inverter, motor-drive, or main power-control board may qualify as A Grade, while a simple display, button, sensor, or remote-receiver board may belong to a lower grade.
8. Can Appliance Board A Grade be mixed with other circuit boards?: It is better to keep Appliance Board A Grade separate from Appliance Board B, computer motherboards, telecommunications boards, LED drivers, display boards, household waste, batteries, wires, fans, and plastic scrap. Mixed loads require additional sorting and may receive a lower overall purchase value.
9. What is the mission of Ohata Shoji America Inc.?: Our mission is to transform electronic waste into valuable resources by combining AI-powered digital commerce with responsible recycling, helping businesses and individuals contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy.
10. Can I use your online platform before visiting your location?: Yes. Customers can explore our website, review buying information, and submit inquiries online before visiting or contacting our team.
11. How does your business help reduce electronic waste?: By encouraging the reuse and recycling of electronic equipment, we help divert usable materials from disposal and recover valuable resources that can re-enter the manufacturing supply chain.
12. Does AI determine the final buying price?: AI may assist with product identification and information processing, but final buying prices are determined based on the material type, condition, quantity, completeness, and current market conditions.