Sunday, February 3, 2008
9:44 AM | 
Posted by
Appliance Repairs |
How to find a good appliance repair guy in your area...
Appliance repairs is a specialized trade and although some repairs can be done by the home handyman others should be left to appliance repair experts. How do you know if you are choosing the right appliance repairer? Firstly consult friends, relatives, or work colleagues, have they had any experiences with appliance repair tradespeople. If any of these people have had a bad experience with an appliance repairer they are sure to warn you off them.
You may be new to an area and you have nobody you can ask, so what do you check for when calling for an appliance repair person. Don't be afraid to ask them questions, it is better to weed out the unfriendly appliance repairers or the ones that refuse to answer your questions than be burnt when the work is completed.
Firstly check that they have the relevant electrical or gas licenses. Then ask them questions like, how long have they been in business, what is the warranty on their work, have they had experience with that fault or brand before, have they been factory trained on this brand, are they members of any trade associations, do they have a ball park estimate of the total job costing or at least the cost to quote you on repair.
It is also a good idea to check the appliance repairer has insurance, you don't want Murphy moving into your house. There would be nothing worse than your appliance repair guy slipping on your wet floor from your leaking washing machine, ploughing his size 12 boot through your wall and fracturing his skull. Suddenly your leaking washing machine is the least of your problems, you need to find a dry wall specialist, but only after you have paid off some medical expenses and found someone else to fix that leaking washing machine.
Biggest is not always the best. Just because you have chosen the biggest ad or biggest appliance repair company in the telephone directory doesn't mean that you are going to get the best service. In fact it could be quite the opposite, you are more likely to receive more personalized service from the owner/operator and resolve any problems quicker with a small company. Those big ads or big companies are going to cost you, their operating costs are going to be higher and they are not going to absorb those costs out of love for you. You will usually find the the bigger the appliance repair company the higher the staff turnover and it is unlikely you will be unable to build up any sort of relationship with the business.
Next Post When do I replace my appliance?
For service and parts head to www.appliancerepairs.com.au
Appliance repairs is a specialized trade and although some repairs can be done by the home handyman others should be left to appliance repair experts. How do you know if you are choosing the right appliance repairer? Firstly consult friends, relatives, or work colleagues, have they had any experiences with appliance repair tradespeople. If any of these people have had a bad experience with an appliance repairer they are sure to warn you off them.
You may be new to an area and you have nobody you can ask, so what do you check for when calling for an appliance repair person. Don't be afraid to ask them questions, it is better to weed out the unfriendly appliance repairers or the ones that refuse to answer your questions than be burnt when the work is completed.
Firstly check that they have the relevant electrical or gas licenses. Then ask them questions like, how long have they been in business, what is the warranty on their work, have they had experience with that fault or brand before, have they been factory trained on this brand, are they members of any trade associations, do they have a ball park estimate of the total job costing or at least the cost to quote you on repair.
It is also a good idea to check the appliance repairer has insurance, you don't want Murphy moving into your house. There would be nothing worse than your appliance repair guy slipping on your wet floor from your leaking washing machine, ploughing his size 12 boot through your wall and fracturing his skull. Suddenly your leaking washing machine is the least of your problems, you need to find a dry wall specialist, but only after you have paid off some medical expenses and found someone else to fix that leaking washing machine.
Biggest is not always the best. Just because you have chosen the biggest ad or biggest appliance repair company in the telephone directory doesn't mean that you are going to get the best service. In fact it could be quite the opposite, you are more likely to receive more personalized service from the owner/operator and resolve any problems quicker with a small company. Those big ads or big companies are going to cost you, their operating costs are going to be higher and they are not going to absorb those costs out of love for you. You will usually find the the bigger the appliance repair company the higher the staff turnover and it is unlikely you will be unable to build up any sort of relationship with the business.Next Post When do I replace my appliance?
For service and parts head to www.appliancerepairs.com.au
Labels:
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments: