My washer and dryer are both dying so I would like to know "where" do you buy reliable used appliances?

When I lived in a different, more temperate, state there where open-air lots full of appliances for sale. I can remember my mother buying 'refurbished' stoves and refrigerators at such places. I particularly remember her delight at the extremely low prices.

I live an hour south of Austin, the Green Capital of Texas.

I looked in the phone book and can't seem to find anything remotely related. You'd think with the green/eco mania that pervades Austin I'd find something!

I've joined my community FreeCycle group, but no one has any washers or dryers currently on offer.

Anyone have any ideas?

On Craig's List free working washers & dryers are often listed.
However, it is likely that the fragrances from clothes & products used in them will be impossible to remove.

I have an idea, though it may not be quite what you are looking for. Having severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, I worsened to the point where I reacted to any clothing washed in the washing machine, even though it was outgassed and old. I also reacted to anything dried in the dryer, since I had a bad exposure to synthetic rubber and became overly sensitized to it, and the dryer seal, especially when combined with heat, pumps rubber fumes into the clothing.

My solution was purchasing hand-operated appliances. A good wringer makes both washing and line drying much easier. Since I could not find any modern wringers without synthetic rubber, my solution was to buy a working antique made before the time of synthetic rubber. If you do this, though, watch out for paint that could likely contain lead. Hand washers are also available, though I have not yet purchased one, and they tend to be made out of more durable/less harmful materials. I will likely either get a plunger or the James washer, but old-fashioned washing works too if you are up to the physical challenge. While this possibility might not seem too appealing it can save you money when it comes to the electricity bill.

I hope this helps!