Living in a home with new modern appliances is so nice, because the appliances look great, work great and you should have a good warranty. However, most warranties on new appliances only last a year to five years if you’re lucky. So, one question we often get at the Robson and Associates Blog is what to do if the warranty on your appliance is void or expires after the appliance breaks down.
This can be frustrating, but don’t panic because there’s an easy solution. By the end of this, you should not only have your appliance working again but a new warranty on it. So let’s get started.
You may have a Samsung appliance with a warranty from Samsung, or you could have a Maytag appliance with a warranty from the store that sold you the appliance. Or, you could simply have a used appliance that never had a warranty. In either case, the first thing you want to do to fix your appliance that doesn’t have a warranty in place is to search local directories for an appliance repair company near you. But, here’s the trick: make sure to search only for appliance repair companies that offer warranties. Of course, if you had a warranty in place, you’d simply need to call the phone number on the warranty and submit a case. But sadly if you’re warranty is expired or void then you’ll have to pay up front for the repair yourself.
It’s unfortunate, but by paying an appliance repair company that offers warranties, you’ll be hitting two birds with one stone: your appliance will be repaired and you’ll have a new warranty again! Now, some companies offer free warranties, but mostly only for a year or two. Other companies make you pay for the warranty but it can last much longer. A good example is this appliance repair Victoria BC company which I found easily, because they often mention on their website that they offer “free 1 year warranties.”
If you decide to go with a company that doesn’t offer a warranty, you may find yourself exactly where you started before your appliance stopped working the first time. Say, if you’re fridge starts making a loud groaning sound or your washer stops spinning a few months after you got it repaired, you’ll be so glad you got the warranty again. The warranty also gives you peace of mind knowing you’ll be in good hands if you’re oven stops working or your freezer starts leaking, because all you have to do is make a call and you’ll get a free repair service.
I’ve met some people who can afford to get a new appliance every 5 years so they always have the best warranties in place, but not everyone can do that. The only time I’d recommend getting a new appliance to replace your broken one is if the repair cost is more than than the cost of buying a new appliance, which is rarely the case. Appliance repair technicians who offer warranties on their repair is your best bet, and now you know!
We hope your appliance gets up and running again, and that this blog article helped you make the wisest choice. Once again, thanks for visiting and we hope to see you soon.