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What Appliance Repairs You Can DIY And When Should You Call A Professional?

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If your home appliances start acting up, you may wonder just how necessary it is to call in the professionals. Are there appliance repairs you can DIY or do you need to call a professional for everything that goes wrong?

Fortunately, yes, indeed, there are appliance repairs you can DIY. However, it’s important to know when you do in fact need to call in a professional. Many a well-meaning homeowner has attempted a seemingly simple repair job only to cause even more damage in the process. To save yourself time and money, know what appliance repairs you can DIY and when you need to call a professional.


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What Appliance Repairs Can You DIY?

Sometimes, appliance repair people get called out for jobs where the solution to the homeowner’s problem was just turning the appliance off and on again (we know, it’s the most basic solution, but it’s always worth a try, because it can work!)

Simple issues like this are ones that you can take on yourself. For instance, if your garbage disposal isn’t running, check to see if it is plugged in. If it is, try the good old turning it off and on again tactic. If this doesn’t work, then you may need to call a professional.

Other appliance repairs you can DIY include cleaning out the lint trap of your dryer, replacing your dishwasher’s dish rack, and cleaning your dryer’s moisture sensor. Basically, you can DIY appliance repairs that involve basic blockages or checking out-of-place temperature controls. Once you get into taking things apart and messing with electrical wires and the like… This is where you really should have called a professional.

In order to prevent damage, obtain regular maintenance. Your appliances will come with instructions that include maintenance for proper care.

When To Call A Professional For Appliance Repairs?

It’s only natural to want to save money however you can. If you don’t need to call a professional, why bother? However, if the solution to the problem isn’t super simple, you’re better off calling a pro. Even if it sounds simple, if you don’t have the proper equipment and experience, you could end up doing more harm than good. As the old saying goes, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

For instance, if your washer needs its bearings replaced, you definitely want to call a professional for this job. Professionals can diagnose precisely what the problem is and fix it. If you’re ever unsure whether or not you need to get professional appliance repair or not, you can call them, describe the issue, and they may be able to help you if it’s truly something that you can DIY. If it’s not, they’ll tell you, and then you can schedule an appointment.


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Why It’s Important To Call A Professional For Appliance Repairs

If there’s something wrong with your appliances, it’s important to ensure that you don’t end up doing something that will hurt you. Your bid to save money could end up costing you significantly.

Some of the reasons why it’s important to call a professional for appliance repairs include:

  1. Your warranty. If you try to fix your appliances yourself, you could end up voiding your warranty.

  2. Skill. Professional repair people do this for a living. They are experts at figuring out problems and knowing how to fix them.

  3. Proper tools. Professionals have all the necessary tools to complete the job.

  4. Costs. Hiring a professional to fix your appliances can save you money by keeping the problem from getting worse. A professional will also be able to tell you whether or not it is even worth it to repair your appliance or if you should have it replaced. If your appliance is old or the damage is extensive, it may save you money, in the long run, to simply replace it.

  5. Safety. You don’t want to end up hurting yourself when trying to fix your appliances. Professionals know how to be safe on the job.

Do You Need Appliance Repair?

VanderDoes Home Services provides professional appliance repair services throughout the Ogden, UT area. If you are having trouble with your appliances, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We pride ourselves on affordable, honest, quality service. We’ll help you out however we can.

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