How to Hire a Machanic for Appliances Fix

While heavy-duty appliances like your oven or your washer and dryer should last for a decade or more, sometimes, like it or not, something goes awry and repair is necessary. There are some small fixes that the plucky at-home DIYer can handle, no sweat. But for the bigger jobs, you need a reliable appliance repair service team. Here’s exactly what you need to know to hire the right pros for the job.

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  • Be sure to check multiple online reviews for any professionals you’d like to hire. This process can take a while, but it’s well worth it; you don’t want a professional with a poor track record performing major repairs on your expensive appliances—or to fall victim to appliance repair scams.
  • Once you have a list of professionals, don’t skip the important step of contacting them all. When you reach out to a potential hire for your appliance repair job, do it by phone or email. Be sure to ask them all how much a basic service call will cost.

Before you hire anyone, you need to get multiple quotes. Different appliance service professionals will quote you different prices for the repairs. Be mindful of a quote that seems too good to be true. If most repair professionals’ quotes align, but one quote seems suspiciously low, it may be a sign the pro cuts costs—which is dangerous for both you and the pro.