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Posted By Outdoor Living Direct Pty Ltd on 26/11/2021 in News

Appliance repairs and replacement

Having an appliance break down and need repairs, or even worse, needing an appliance replacement can be a costly business. Added on top of your usual weekly bills, food shopping, motor vehicle expenses and maybe taking your pet to the vet, life can become stressful and expensive. While a plumber can’t help you with your pets, they can offer some advice on how to keep your appliances in great shape for longer. The answer essentially is having a licensed professional service and maintain them.

Finding a professional repairer

Finding a good repair service takes a little time and research, so it is best to handle when malfunctioning, such as a washing machine gushing water into your laundry or a broken fridge full of expiring food. When an appliance stops working, the first thought for people who work from a budget is I can afford something simple like tap replacement right now, but dishwasher replacement is another question! With a trusted repair service, you can avoid having to completely replace the appliance. This will save you money. But ignoring the problem will not help it disappear, so you need to find someone with experience in handling the appliance that needs to be repaired.

What to look for in the service you hire

When you are exploring options for someone to handle your repairs or appliance replacement here are some qualities to make sure they have.

  • Some years of experience - The more experience a repair contractor has, the better. It gives them more knowledge to draw upon, and have seen more problems during their career. A professional will know how to handle repairs and your appliance is less likely to be a surprise they do not know what to do with.
  • Can they help with basic plumbing? Are they a licensed plumber if it is for tap replacement, and do they have references and customer reviews that support their skill and experience.
  • Skill in appliance repair and installation - There are a lot of people offering their service for general repairs but you need to know they have the skills needed for the appliance you have problems with. Having a general repair person who has never handled a dishwasher repair is likely to take longer and potentially cost more. Choose the people who have the most knowledge and skill where you need it.
  • An affiliation with the brand of appliance you have - This is not a requirement but it can be useful. Your repairer may have more experience with your brand of appliance and they know well those particular components and parts and the quirks it might have.

Conclusion

When you are wanting to save money and avoid replacements, you need a trusted repair service to call upon, and take a look at appliances when they stop working. It is a good idea to have them regularly checked out as well, just as you have a plumber check your plumbing systems once a year, or take your car in for a service once a year.

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