The next time your oven overheats or your washing machine wilts, don't call the repairman. Think about what happened last time you did that. First you probably had to wait a day or two for someone to come out to your house. Chances are you had to pay a service charge just to have someone evaluate whether the appliance could be fixed. Then, if you decide to have it repaired, you pay for parts and labor. And there's no guarantee how long the appliance will keep working once it's fixed.
But there is a better way. Since the bulk of the costs involved with having an appliance fixed stem from the labor charges, not the cost of the parts, why not try your hand at fixing it yourself?
A good place to start is the owner's manual that came with the appliance. It will help you trouble shoot and isolate the problem. If you still have the installation manual, that can be helpful as well. Another great resource that can save you time and frustration is Appliance Parts Pros.
The Web site carries original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for every major appliance manufacturer. It is also a treasure trove of repair tips, including helpful diagrams and even official repair manuals. You'll find parts for dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens and ranges, washers and dryers, trash compactors, garbage disposals and more.
Once you figure out what the problem is, you'll need the right part to fix it. This easy-to-use Web site stocks OEM parts for every major appliance manufacturer. You can also get help via live chat or e-mail from the experts at Appliance Parts Pros. "We are here to help people," says company president Roman Kagan.
Jennifer M. of North Versailles, Pa. says her experience with the Web site was great from start to finish. "I received a very quick response to my question about why the glass in my oven door shattered. I was a little leery about doing any repairs myself. I wrote back and asked if the part came with installation instructions. I received a wonderful letter back from the company, which stated that the part did not come with installation instructions, but he very specifically wrote and emailed me the instructions on how to install the glass in the door. At that moment, I went straight back to the site to order the part. I will give it a whirl, because I know if I have any trouble, Appliance Parts Pros will be there to help me."
With an inventory of over 700,000 parts, chances are good that you'll find what you need. And you'll have it in your home quickly. Ninety percent of in-stock sales are delivered within two days. "We have warehouses throughout the United States, so we can get you the part you need when you need it," says Kagan.
And as manufacturers tighten up on their warranty guarantees, Appliance Parts Pros will honor the warranty on all OEM parts. You can even shop for discontinued parts at the Web site. If the company doesn't have it in stock, they can ship it directly from the manufacturer.
To search for the part you need, visit Appliance Parts Pros.
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