Tumble Dryer Repairs
Overwhelmed by the cost of oven repairs?
Bang! You can see the kids playing in the garden with the dog, so what else makes a sound in your kitchen like a big clap of thunder? You go through and see smoke trailing from the air vents at the back of your oven. Dinner’s ruined and it looks like you’ll all be eating cold food for days to come. But the only question that rings around your head is ‘what will I have to pay for oven repairs?
Before you quickly grab for the bargain price, make sure what you’ll be getting for your money
It’s a good question – none of us is happy when things go wrong and we’re all watching the pennies these days. But it’s the wrong question to think about first and, ironically, focusing too closely on cost could end up costing you dearly. The cheapest solution might at first seem to be the lowest price but if an unqualified person tinkers with an appliance, further damage can be caused, making the appliance unsafe for an accredited engineer to work on. Your cheap cash price could turn into the expensive and unexpected purchase of a brand new oven.
Frightened by the cost of fridge repairs?
You notice that there’s no background hum in the kitchen just as you open the fridge door to complete darkness. You can use most of what’s there but you won’t be able to store new food till it’s repaired, which will put up the food bills. And what do fridge repairs cost these days when it’s expensive to call out anyone for anything?
As for ovens, so the same goes for fridges. Before you quickly grab for the bargain price, make sure what you’ll be getting for your money. Quality should be your first concern. You need your appliance to be working quickly, but it must work both safely and reliably once fixed. It is relatively easy to find people who can repair your oven or fridge reliably because most of the makers of branded household appliances sold in the UK train engineers to do exactly this.
Choosing an accredited engineer for your repair gives you reassurance of the quality of the work that will be done – whatever the repair costs you, it will not be money wasted. Accredited engineers may also offer ‘after care’ or a warranty for your repair to give you peace of mind, and will re-visit for free should it fail again.
Trounced by the cost of tumble dryer repairs?
There’s no heat, no tumbling and no drying going on, though the plug’s firmly in and the power’s switched on. You have a quick vision of the house as some kind of semi-professional laundry, with damp washing draped over every radiator and chairback, and dripping from hangers in every doorframe. What on earth will tumble dryer repairs cost?
We’ve seen that making sure your appliance receives a high quality, professional repair is the most important element in securing best value when things break down. Other key things you need to check will include availability – how quickly can they respond to your emergency and when will they be able to fix your problem? You may find that small, local firms are booked up weeks ahead, so don’t rule out companies that offer regional or even national coverage as they may have the resources to offer you a quick response at a standard price.
Once you are reassured on the quality of the repair and understand the service you are being offered, you can examine prices again with a keener eye. Are the costs fixed in advance or is there wiggle-room for them to rise if the job takes longer or is more difficult than expected? Are you happy to pay a slightly higher price from a supplier with a good reputation if the repair work is fully covered? Of course price always matters and it will undoubtedly influence your final selection. But, for the best value and for your own peace of mind, always make sure that you choose between repairers who all offer a high quality, professional service.