Home Project Summary
Appliance Repair
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Appliance Maintenance project
February 2011
Homeowners have many important questions about their Appliance Maintenance Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Appliance Maintenance investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?
Costs, materials and best practices for the example Appliance Maintenance project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
Use the following information to understand your options, make good decisions and get quality work at a fair price.
Appliance Maintenance - Project Overview
The approximate costs and value of a typical Appliance Maintenance project are summarized below. Use higher estimates for larger metropolitan areas and the lower estimates where home prices are below the national average. Adjust costs for substitutions or refinements in the last section. For size differences of up to 25%, scale total costs in direct proportion to the size of your project. Use the adjusted costs as a basis for setting a material budget and for comparing contractor bids (if you choose to have a professional perform the work).
| Project description | Common home appliance installtion, maintenance and service projects. |
| Project size | Average appliance service call |
| Material and labor cost | $464 - $541 |
| Do-it-yourself assessment | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Appliance Maintenance requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Appliance Maintenance project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost. |
| Long term Return on Investment - ROI | Returns will be impacted by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Appliance Maintenance project can return as much as 67% - 78% of its initial cost |
| Green rating | Appliance Maintenance projects can employ renewable resources and environmentally friendly construction materials. Efficient lighting, HVAC, insulation and appliance choices can significantly reduce the energy footprint of your home. |
Appliance Maintenance - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Appliance Maintenance project plan.
- To keep Appliance Maintenance costs low and quality high, specify simple wall and ceiling transitions and use common surface finishes
- For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
- Perform major Appliance Maintenance work with permits to help protect value at resale time
- Identify and consider construction materials and components that will qualify for tax credits or utility company rebates
- Consider eco friendly appliances with the Energy Star certification
- Match appliances and fixtures to electrical circuit, hot water and gas capacities
Appliance Maintenance - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Appliance Maintenance. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Appliance Maintenance project. Click any Task name for a complete written specifications, FAQs and quality checklist for the task - this essential information will help you control Appliance Maintenance project cost and quality.
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