Appliance Repair Questions And help For Landlords.

[Michael Jones]

I see a lot of questions about appliance repair here on the forum and thought I would offer some help. I have been repairing appliances for many years and there are very few instances when an appliance is not worth fixing unless it is so old that it is an eyesore for the tenant. 

As an owner of several multifamily units I understand the sense of urgency when a tenant calls with an appliance issue but also the balance of protecting cash flow against an unknown repair amount or buying a new appliance.

Having said that, if you have an appliance issue feel free to contact me and I may be able to tell you exactly what the issue is an how to fix it. There are refrigerators, dishwashers and stoves thrown away on a regular basis that needed a $10.00 part replaced. 

If you contact me just have the model number and description of what the appliance is doing and I will be glad to help.

And if you are in my local area I may even be able to physically help.

Thanks

Mike

[Michael Jones]

@Nathan Gesner

When I am referring to repairing rather than replacing I am not saying it is cost effective to pay a repair company to fix an appliance like a microwave etc. 

What I am suggesting is that if a landlord doesn't mind changing a part themselves or has an on staff maintenance person I may be able to easily tell them what part to order and how to change and it end up being a $10.00 fix.

Once an outside vendor is brought in the game changes. I know this because I have apartments and I also have an appliance repair company. I see both sides.

An example of a refrigerator is one that is not cooling at all. It can be thrown out and a new low end one placed for $600.00. Or a replacement starting component can be bought for $15.00 and it takes 10  minutes to place on the fridge.

All I am suggesting is a little help before a big purchase is made. If I can not help then it is no harm done.