| A number of appliances are available for | | | | familiar with a damaged appliance. Some |
| domestic that have simplified the lives of | | | | appliances come with a warrantee that becomes |
| people. Over time, with regular use, any home | | | | null and void if users choose self- repair |
| appliances can wear out leading to | | | | prior to calling the authorized service |
| malfunction or total breakdown. In such | | | | agency or technician. A trained technician |
| situations, users look for ways of repairing | | | | can help in quickly identifying the reasons |
| the appliances and ensure that their | | | | for the malfunctioning of an appliance. They |
| investment is not wasted. A lot of | | | | can help decide whether to repair it or |
| information can be obtained from the Internet | | | | replace it and will estimate the cost of |
| regarding repair of home appliances. There | | | | repairs. |
| are various tutorials and guidelines | | | | |
| available that help users identify the nature | | | | There are some guidelines to be followed when |
| of malfunction and contact the right person | | | | repairing a home appliance. It is essential |
| for repairing home appliances. Home | | | | to switch off the electric power and unplug |
| appliances such as refrigerators, | | | | the appliance when repairing it. It is a good |
| dishwashers, laundry machines, air | | | | idea to know how to turn off the water supply |
| conditioners, microwaves and humidifiers can | | | | to the appliance, when repairing washing |
| all be repaired by referring the complaint to | | | | machines or dishwashers. It is important to |
| authorized dealers or technicians. It is | | | | undertake the task of repairing a home |
| always advisable to take the help of a | | | | appliance in a place with plenty of light. |
| technician or contractor to repair a home | | | | Lifting heavy appliances without help is |
| appliance. Some appliances will need | | | | harmful and can result in serious injuries. |
| replacement of parts and it is essential to | | | | It is always safer to use a trolley or get a |
| find the right ones depending on the | | | | few helpers when moving an appliance for |
| appliances? brand, model and year of | | | | repair. Extra care should be taken while |
| purchase. These spare parts can be ordered | | | | handling gas appliances. |
| online, at a store or through a contractor. | | | | |
| | | | It is beneficial to adhere to all safety tips |
| It is generally not recommended to try | | | | when repairing any appliance. It is necessary |
| repairing home appliances by oneself without | | | | to use common sense, ask for instructions and |
| the advice of a trained technician. In fact, | | | | get professional help in order to avoid |
| it is dangerous to do so unless a user is | | | | injuries. |