Refrigerator repair
I am having problems with the fridge in our rental. The freezer is not staying frozen. The problem is that I do not know how old it is. Can anyone recommend the pros/cons of hiring a repair person come out vs. buying a new one for $400?
I am having problems with the fridge in our rental. The freezer is not staying frozen. The problem is that I do not know how old it is.
Can anyone recommend the pros/cons of hiring a repair person come out vs. buying a new one for $400?
Sorry to sound snarky above – but I’d had landlords in the past who insisted on spending more to repeatedly repair used up appliances than to just buy a new one for less. Some have this weird attitude about buying anything for a rental unit – like the tenant shouldn’t have a newer refrigerator than they have (even if the tenant’s is a cheaper, tiny model.)
And I took the “I don’t know how old it is” as an “I don’t care how old it is” – I just assume anyone who uses the internet can google up an applicance manufacturer and nose around, find an 800 number to call, or maybe plug in serial numbers – these things have serial numbers and they are in quite evident. I forget that common sense, or thinking about how to go about solving a problem logically, isn’t distributed equally – sorry.
If you are the landlord buy a used fridge in good shape from someone selling one for about $200 and be done with it.
I think this IS the landlord posting. And if like my prior landlords, if the tenant is paying the electricy, he or she likely couldn’t care less about energy efficiency.
A 13 year old fridge is not worth repairing. A new unit will work much better and will be much more efficient. Look for an Energy Star rated unit. BTW, if the fridge came with the apartment, doesn’t your landlord have to fix it or get you a new one? Check your lease.
There is a website that has forums on appliancesm kitchens, etc. – garden web. don’t have the exact url but is very useful.
Thanks Ysabelle. I should have thought of that.
The fridge is 13 years old. Does anyone know if something this old would be worth repairing?
If you want to find out the age of the refrigerator look for the serial number and call the manufacurer.
You can also explain the problem so they can send you the part to repair it.
If you want to find out the age of the refrigerator look for the serial number and call the manufacurer.
You can also explain the problem so they can send you the part to repair it.
If you want to find out the age of the refrigerator look for the serial number and call the manufacurer.
You can also explain the problem so they can send you the part to repair it.