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May 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM #404797May 22, 2009 at 1:11 AM #404108
CoronitaParticipant[quote=equalizer]Great info flu. In some cases it would be cheaper to get medium size new fridge with SDGE rebate than pay 200+parts=400 for repair! Another option for many repairs is Craigslist, heard several people found great service such as licensed electricians at $50/hr and non-lic for less.
Since 1/2 of CL’s ads could be posted by DA’s posing as hotties to play the tough on bad guys/scare the voters, don’t hire the electrician that is a ringer for Biel/Alba/Penelope. [/quote]
Yes, there are some appliances where it makes no sense to repair. Just replace. Garbage disposals are such….Even doing something like this, is pretty easy…I’ve installed about 5 for various people and self. Takes like 30 mins if you buy an identical unit to the one you are replacing (you don’t need to recut plumbing pipes.. Just remove the old unit, reseal the sink flange with new putty and install the new unit…Places like Home Depot I believe charges $100 for install for this.
For the aspiring DIY’ers….
Even if you don’t end up doing the actual repair yourself, knowing what’s broken and what it takes to fix it thwarts cheesy repairmen from ripping you off by tacking on extra b.s. diagnostic labor time.
May 22, 2009 at 1:11 AM #404360CoronitaParticipant[quote=equalizer]Great info flu. In some cases it would be cheaper to get medium size new fridge with SDGE rebate than pay 200+parts=400 for repair! Another option for many repairs is Craigslist, heard several people found great service such as licensed electricians at $50/hr and non-lic for less.
Since 1/2 of CL’s ads could be posted by DA’s posing as hotties to play the tough on bad guys/scare the voters, don’t hire the electrician that is a ringer for Biel/Alba/Penelope. [/quote]
Yes, there are some appliances where it makes no sense to repair. Just replace. Garbage disposals are such….Even doing something like this, is pretty easy…I’ve installed about 5 for various people and self. Takes like 30 mins if you buy an identical unit to the one you are replacing (you don’t need to recut plumbing pipes.. Just remove the old unit, reseal the sink flange with new putty and install the new unit…Places like Home Depot I believe charges $100 for install for this.
For the aspiring DIY’ers….
Even if you don’t end up doing the actual repair yourself, knowing what’s broken and what it takes to fix it thwarts cheesy repairmen from ripping you off by tacking on extra b.s. diagnostic labor time.
May 22, 2009 at 1:11 AM #404598CoronitaParticipant[quote=equalizer]Great info flu. In some cases it would be cheaper to get medium size new fridge with SDGE rebate than pay 200+parts=400 for repair! Another option for many repairs is Craigslist, heard several people found great service such as licensed electricians at $50/hr and non-lic for less.
Since 1/2 of CL’s ads could be posted by DA’s posing as hotties to play the tough on bad guys/scare the voters, don’t hire the electrician that is a ringer for Biel/Alba/Penelope. [/quote]
Yes, there are some appliances where it makes no sense to repair. Just replace. Garbage disposals are such….Even doing something like this, is pretty easy…I’ve installed about 5 for various people and self. Takes like 30 mins if you buy an identical unit to the one you are replacing (you don’t need to recut plumbing pipes.. Just remove the old unit, reseal the sink flange with new putty and install the new unit…Places like Home Depot I believe charges $100 for install for this.
For the aspiring DIY’ers….
Even if you don’t end up doing the actual repair yourself, knowing what’s broken and what it takes to fix it thwarts cheesy repairmen from ripping you off by tacking on extra b.s. diagnostic labor time.
May 22, 2009 at 1:11 AM #404659CoronitaParticipant[quote=equalizer]Great info flu. In some cases it would be cheaper to get medium size new fridge with SDGE rebate than pay 200+parts=400 for repair! Another option for many repairs is Craigslist, heard several people found great service such as licensed electricians at $50/hr and non-lic for less.
Since 1/2 of CL’s ads could be posted by DA’s posing as hotties to play the tough on bad guys/scare the voters, don’t hire the electrician that is a ringer for Biel/Alba/Penelope. [/quote]
Yes, there are some appliances where it makes no sense to repair. Just replace. Garbage disposals are such….Even doing something like this, is pretty easy…I’ve installed about 5 for various people and self. Takes like 30 mins if you buy an identical unit to the one you are replacing (you don’t need to recut plumbing pipes.. Just remove the old unit, reseal the sink flange with new putty and install the new unit…Places like Home Depot I believe charges $100 for install for this.
For the aspiring DIY’ers….
Even if you don’t end up doing the actual repair yourself, knowing what’s broken and what it takes to fix it thwarts cheesy repairmen from ripping you off by tacking on extra b.s. diagnostic labor time.
May 22, 2009 at 1:11 AM #404807CoronitaParticipant[quote=equalizer]Great info flu. In some cases it would be cheaper to get medium size new fridge with SDGE rebate than pay 200+parts=400 for repair! Another option for many repairs is Craigslist, heard several people found great service such as licensed electricians at $50/hr and non-lic for less.
Since 1/2 of CL’s ads could be posted by DA’s posing as hotties to play the tough on bad guys/scare the voters, don’t hire the electrician that is a ringer for Biel/Alba/Penelope. [/quote]
Yes, there are some appliances where it makes no sense to repair. Just replace. Garbage disposals are such….Even doing something like this, is pretty easy…I’ve installed about 5 for various people and self. Takes like 30 mins if you buy an identical unit to the one you are replacing (you don’t need to recut plumbing pipes.. Just remove the old unit, reseal the sink flange with new putty and install the new unit…Places like Home Depot I believe charges $100 for install for this.
For the aspiring DIY’ers….
Even if you don’t end up doing the actual repair yourself, knowing what’s broken and what it takes to fix it thwarts cheesy repairmen from ripping you off by tacking on extra b.s. diagnostic labor time.
May 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM #404133felix
ParticipantI also got a home warranty when I purchased. However, mine was with First American Home Buyers. I am very happy I did.
The house was over 20 years old when I bought it and it had much of the original equipment. We purchased it as a remodel project. I knew we’d have to soon replace some things in the home.
I did have issues both electrical and plumbing. Also I needed to replace the ovens, the heating/AC units and water heater. Getting all that done for ~$500/for the year plus some fees and the $50 for the visits was a great deal.
It has more than paid for itself.
May 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM #404386ParticipantI also got a home warranty when I purchased. However, mine was with First American Home Buyers. I am very happy I did.
The house was over 20 years old when I bought it and it had much of the original equipment. We purchased it as a remodel project. I knew we’d have to soon replace some things in the home.
I did have issues both electrical and plumbing. Also I needed to replace the ovens, the heating/AC units and water heater. Getting all that done for ~$500/for the year plus some fees and the $50 for the visits was a great deal.
It has more than paid for itself.
May 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM #404623ParticipantI also got a home warranty when I purchased. However, mine was with First American Home Buyers. I am very happy I did.
The house was over 20 years old when I bought it and it had much of the original equipment. We purchased it as a remodel project. I knew we’d have to soon replace some things in the home.
I did have issues both electrical and plumbing. Also I needed to replace the ovens, the heating/AC units and water heater. Getting all that done for ~$500/for the year plus some fees and the $50 for the visits was a great deal.
It has more than paid for itself.
May 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM #404684ParticipantI also got a home warranty when I purchased. However, mine was with First American Home Buyers. I am very happy I did.
The house was over 20 years old when I bought it and it had much of the original equipment. We purchased it as a remodel project. I knew we’d have to soon replace some things in the home.
I did have issues both electrical and plumbing. Also I needed to replace the ovens, the heating/AC units and water heater. Getting all that done for ~$500/for the year plus some fees and the $50 for the visits was a great deal.
It has more than paid for itself.
May 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM #404832ParticipantI also got a home warranty when I purchased. However, mine was with First American Home Buyers. I am very happy I did.
The house was over 20 years old when I bought it and it had much of the original equipment. We purchased it as a remodel project. I knew we’d have to soon replace some things in the home.
I did have issues both electrical and plumbing. Also I needed to replace the ovens, the heating/AC units and water heater. Getting all that done for ~$500/for the year plus some fees and the $50 for the visits was a great deal.
It has more than paid for itself.
May 22, 2009 at 2:02 PM #404297veees
ParticipantThe townhome I am buying is fairly new – built in 2004 and the appliances seem to be in good condition. The home has had only a single owner since 2004, who does not seem to have used the appliances much. Thanks for all your responses! I am leaning towards not taking the warranty, and using that money towards others things needed for the home.
May 22, 2009 at 2:02 PM #404549ParticipantThe townhome I am buying is fairly new – built in 2004 and the appliances seem to be in good condition. The home has had only a single owner since 2004, who does not seem to have used the appliances much. Thanks for all your responses! I am leaning towards not taking the warranty, and using that money towards others things needed for the home.
May 22, 2009 at 2:02 PM #404784ParticipantThe townhome I am buying is fairly new – built in 2004 and the appliances seem to be in good condition. The home has had only a single owner since 2004, who does not seem to have used the appliances much. Thanks for all your responses! I am leaning towards not taking the warranty, and using that money towards others things needed for the home.
May 22, 2009 at 2:02 PM #404845ParticipantThe townhome I am buying is fairly new – built in 2004 and the appliances seem to be in good condition. The home has had only a single owner since 2004, who does not seem to have used the appliances much. Thanks for all your responses! I am leaning towards not taking the warranty, and using that money towards others things needed for the home.
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