What to Do When You Need Washing Machine Repairs
It seems to be that washing machines only stop working on laundry day. And that usually happens right in the middle of a rather dirty load, leaving you with a mess and a serious problem. When it’s obvious your appliance is broken you will need to arrange for washing machine repairs fast. What are the wisest steps to take to be sure your appliance is well taken care of?
Step 1 – Call the Professionals
A professional appliance repair company will be able to answer your call right, but they probably won’t be able to make it to your home until the next day or even the day after that. Reliable companies will have a response time of between 1 and 3 days. That means the sooner you call, the better it is and the faster your washing machine will be up and running again.
Call a professional repair firm you can trust, hopefully one who has done work at your home before. If you don’t have a contact at hand, ask your friends and family for a referral and make that call quickly.
When you do call find out as much information as you can up front. What is their labour charge? How do they bill and what kind of payments do they accept? Those firms that have a fixed repair fee are the smartest to book. Others that won’t give you an over-the-phone estimate are more likely to be expensive and tend to take longer to complete the repair.
Step 2 – Clear the Area
Now that you have an appointment booked for the washing machine repairs, it’s time to get the area around the appliance clean and clear. Moving away any storage units, clothing and other household items will give the repair technician more room and allow for an easier fix.
Make sure there is plenty of light in the room. If necessary, provide a floodlight and an extension cord so that the technician will be able to see behind and around the appliance.
It may be a good idea to make a clear path from the appliance location to the back or front door as well, just in case the washer needs to be removed. Doing all of this ahead of time will save valuable minutes during the repair.
Step 3 – Be Prompt for Your Appointment
if you will be coming from the office or another location to meet the repair technician, be sure to be prompt. Their time is very valuable and they will not appreciate waiting for you – just as you would not appreciate waiting for them.
With these three easy steps your washing machine repairs will be taken care of quickly and efficiently, allowing you to get back at that laundry quickly, as well as other appliance repairs such as tumble dryers and washer dryers.
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