Appliance repair: Tips for outsourcing these services

Nov 26
14:17

2015

Mario Miller

Mario Miller

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Household appliances can break down when you least expected it, and most of the time it's not because of your own fault. Appliances somehow malfunction as they age. Without constant repair, they will always break down unexpectedly and remain in that state unless you do something.

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There are many reasons that may contribute to your appliances jamming without any apparent problem. Pest like rats may gnaw essential connections inside the mechanical components of appliances,Appliance repair: Tips for outsourcing these services Articles causing them to automatically malfunction. Furthermore, if you have appliances that are not water-resistant, they may succumb to the damages of moisture or water when a spillage occurs.

But regardless of the reason for malfunctioning, one thing is clear; that whenever a household appliance shows some signs of malfunctioning or has jammed already, you will need to get it fixed as soon as possible, or else face inconvenience.

Buying new appliances every other time is not a solution. After all, even if you decide to replace your problematic appliances with new ones every time they break down, maintenance is still going to be crucial no matter what. That's where appliance repair comes in.

So unless you're an expert in handing repair work, chances are that you'll need the problematic appliance fixed by a professional. No doubt, you will go through the hiring process, eliminating those who don't fit your criteria so you can land the ultimate repair man's contract.

Here are a few tips to consider if you choose to go that direction:

1 Look for an appliance technician who accepts credit cards

Did you know that it's tough for small businesses to be accept in the credit cards program? They have to go through a few challenges before getting accepted, and this may gauge the seriousness of the company.

For example, both their personal and business credit history must be examined before being issued with a merchant credit card. Now the best thing is that a technician who deals with credit cards offers consumers a recourse in case they do a shoddy job.

In the event that the work was not satisfactory, you can call your credit card company and request that the relevant fees be charged back on the merchant. So with this in mind, no way will a repair man do a shoddy job for you, unless they want to incur losses.

2 Study the size of the yellow pages ads

A sizable ad on yellow pages shows that the business is committed to serving their consumers. It's also a good sign that the company is willing to invest more money into the future of their business.

You see, Yellow pages fees are usually due in monthly installments for the year and the period the ad runs on the phone book. Keep in mind that an average size ad running on Yellow pages and serving a small community costs nearly $500 every month. So if the company can invest such amount of money towards advertising alone, it's a sign that they are serious with their business, and you'll get a good appliance repair service from them.

3 Don't be fooled with ''No service charge with repair'' statement

Never shop for prices because this will lead to being carried away with ''No service charge with repair'' statements. Instead, face them with one-on-one questions such as what it costs to replace a water pump in a 1999 direct-drive Whirlpoolwasher. You also want to know the bottom-line bill for the whole repair work to be done. Lastly, you want to know call-out fees, services charges, trip charges, labor, and whether or not the parts will cost you separately.

4 Don't pick the cheapest guy around

Don't trust cheap services with your electrical or gas appliances. These are high-risk appliances that need to be serviced by a professional. Otherwise, you risk gambling with unexpected fire outbreak. So ask yourself; would you rather do a tidy job, or face the risk of calling 911 to rescue your kids who are trapped in the fire?

Furthermore, the most unfortunate circumstances you may face is that of trying to call the guy who fixed the appliance only to find out that they've gone back to their full-time job, i.e. that of delivering pizzas in the neighborhood.

5 Finally ask your appliance repairman the following questions

How long have they been repairing appliances? Are they insured -- just in case their work causes damage to your home. And lastly, what is the nature of their warranty? Will it cost you a lot when extending it?

Conclusion

If they can meet most of the criteria mentioned above, then it means they're serious about their job, and they can deliver given the chance. These tips will help you find a good appliance repair service which you can rely on.