Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Appliance Repair
Appliance Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Appliance Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Appliance Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Appliance Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Appliance Repair labor cost? What are the important Appliance Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Appliance Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Appliance Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Appliance Repair expect to pay between $53.25 to $186.38 for each appliance. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Appliance Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Appliance Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Appliance Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Appliance Repair work? | The operation and performance of the appliances may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Appliance Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Appliance Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Appliance Repair project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Appliance Repair requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Appliance Repair work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Appliance Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Appliance Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Appliance Repair work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Appliance Repair will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Appliance Repair
- All 0 will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the appliance
- Vertical edges of appliances will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- All appliances operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The appliance, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The appliances will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The appliance surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The appliances will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Appliance Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Appliance Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the appliances work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Carefully remove fixtures, fittings, finish plates, grilles, knobs, pulls and trim that will be reinstalled later; label and safely store these items for later use
- Install appliances using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Reinstall pre-existing fixtures, fittings, finish plates, knobs, pulls, grilles and trim
- Connect appliances to drain / waste line in manner compliant with all local building codes
- Connect appliances to exhaust venting system in manner that is compliant with all local building codes
- Attach appliances to water supply using connectors rated for appropriate temperature, pressure and flow rate
- Connect appliances to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Appliance Repair and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the appliance surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the appliances
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
