What Happens When Domestic Appliances Go Wrong?

When everything’s working smoothly around the home, we don’t really think about our washing machines, dishwashers, cookers and so on. We just rely on them to do their jobs. But when your oven or a tumble dryer develops a fault, what’s your first thought?

Buy a New One?

You could just decide to replace the broken appliance. But many people dread the prospect of having to buy a large ticket item like a tumble dryer or an oven. It’s usually an expense they haven’t planned for and can throw the household budget completely out of kilter. Not just that, but there’s all the inconvenience of having to research your options, visit a store or buy online and sit in waiting for delivery. Then you might need to pay for installation and removal of the old machine, which all adds to the cost.

Buying a brand new appliance is also less environmentally-friendly than having your existing model fixed. So your first port of call should be to see whether the fault is a simple one that you can fix yourself, or whether you need to call in a domestic appliance repairs specialist.

Can You Fix It Yourself?

Sometimes, the problem is something really simple, like a blown fuse or in the case of dishwasher repairs or tumble dryer repairs, it could be that the appliance is dirty from overuse and lack of maintenance. Your first step should be to consult the manual that came with the appliance and run through the checks in the trouble-shooting section. However, if this fails to get the machine back up and running again, it is usually safer and quicker if you call in a specialist.

Whether you’re dealing with oven repairs or a washing machine fault, electrical appliances can be complicated pieces of equipment and it can be dangerous to try and mend more serious issues if you don’t have specialist knowledge. You might also inadvertently make the problem worse, which means it will be more expensive to resolve in the longer term.

Call in an Expert

A domestic appliance repairs specialist is skilled in diagnosing the problem quickly and accurately. How much it costs to fix a particular fault depends on how old the appliance it, how easy it is to source replacement parts for it, how much those parts cost and how long the job takes. If you choose a technician with a good reputation in your local area, then you minimise the  chances of having to pay more than you should.

Choosing a reputable company to assess the problem also means that they will give you an honest opinion on whether a machine is worth fixing or whether, because of the extent of the problem, it would be more cost effective in the long run to buy a new machine. So whether you’re looking for oven repairs or have dishwasher problems, make sure you research your chosen engineer to establish that they have experience in that particular type of appliance and have a good track record in your local community.

Expert Repairs in Telford and Wider Shropshire

At Alexon Appliances Ltd, I repair washing machines, tumble dryers, ovens, cookers and dishwashers. With over 30 years’ experience, I’m also an approved agent for Candy and Hoover. And if there will be a delay in fixing your appliance or you need to save up for a new one, I even offer washing machine rentals and tumble dryer rentals to make life more comfortable in the meantime. Call me today to enquire about my services.