Modern life is busy enough without having to worry about your refrigerator, oven, dishwasher or washer and dryer breaking down. When your appliance starts to fail, call your trusted service company and schedule an appointment. Then, to make sure your home is ready for the repairman, keep these tips in mind:
Organize the Space
If you can clear out the area around your Appliance Appointments, it’s going to be easier for the technician to access it. Cluttered spaces can also create safety hazards for children and pets. The cleaner the area, the faster they can diagnose and fix your appliance, move on to their next job and get you back to your daily routine.
Ask for Tips
Your service technician is a knowledgeable professional, so don’t hesitate to take advantage of his or her expertise. Ask if they have any recommendations for maintaining your appliances to prevent future breakdowns. For example, you may be able to extend the lifespan of your fridge by keeping condenser coils clean.
Research Brand Reliability
Before scheduling an appliance appointment, check out online reviews of the brands you’re considering. You can also find a lot of information about appliance quality by reading consumer magazines, such as Consumer Reports, which lists ratings and reviews for thousands of products.
Consider American-Made Appliances
If you’re in the market for a new appliance, be sure to look for models that are made right here in America. Many of the models that pass through Consumer Reports’ test labs are imported from all over the world, but there are a number of excellent choices made in the USA.
Shop Smart
When you’re ready to buy, compare prices at a few different stores. Often, the price you pay at a big-box store doesn’t match that of independent retailers and third-party resellers who sell the same model. You can get a good idea of retail prices by entering the model number on an appliance’s individual product page at Google Shopping or PayPal Honey, which offer price-comparison tools.
