Break down of washing machine?
Nowadays washing machines have become the vital appliances of our daily life. It not only saves our time but also reduces physical effort. But we don’t want our laundry to pile up because of our broken washing machine.
Choosing between washing machine repair or replacement can be a tough call. But before deciding if you consider these few things, I hope you will find out your answer.
1) Repairing Cost of Your Washing Machine
When a washing machine breaks down, usually everyone calls an appliance repair expert to diagnose the problem, or if you can, you can also repair it on your own. But if you are taking the advice of an appliance repair expert, then ask him about the repairing cost. If the repairing cost is less than half of the buying a new machine, you can think about repairing it. Sometimes a quick fixing is more effective than replacing the whole washing machine.
2) The Age of Your Washing Machine
A good washer may not break down frequently. Usually, the expected life span of a washing machine is around 11 years. If your washing machine is several years younger than the expected life span, it will be better to repair it. But if your washing machine becomes older and breaks down frequently, then economically, it will be better to replace the washing machine. Now it is tougher to find out the parts of the old model. So there are high chances to increase the repairing cost because of that.
3) Recognize the Problem
After discovering that your washing machine is malfunctioning, you can contact a washing machine repair expert from an appliance repair company to assist you in finding the problem. Fixing some issues with your washer may be cheap and require no special skills. Sometimes, it requires the help of professionals. Although you may have to pay a certain amount to the technician for their service, it’s wise to base your decision to repair or replace your washing machine on an expert opinion. If an appliance repair expert tells you that your appliance has a serious issue, the replacement could be the only option. Replacing a washer that is no longer spinning is also cheaper than fixing it.
4) Budget
Sometimes, the high cost of a new washer may make you fix the old one. The price of a new washing machine is between $300 and $1,500. Although new models may be more effective and energy-efficient, their high price may force you to turn to an expert for repair as long as the repairing cost is less than 50% of buying a new one.
So here are the few facts you have to consider before deciding between repair or replace your washing machine. I hope it will help you to find your answer.
