Prepare your wallets, because your electricity bill will become more expensive.
And no, that's not a euphemism for something else.
Very simple: most of us are going to spend more time at home because of the corona restrictions that land us in the house, so appliances are going to work more.
much more.
What it means?
That we need to start paying attention to places that offer appliance repair.
It can be a repair of large appliances, like a refrigerator and a washing machine, and it can also be a repair of small appliances, like a mixer and toaster.
When does it pay to repair appliances?
It is not always profitable to repair small devices, but it is always worth checking how much it costs us.
A visit to a refrigerator technician will cost you about NIS 200.
If you need to fill up with gas, part with NIS 300.
If this is a more significant fault, such as replacing a heating element, thawing or replacing an internal fan, prepare NIS 400 to 600.
In the worst case, where a compressor needs to be replaced - you will have to pay up to NIS 1,400.
In case there is a fault in the washing machine, one should understand what the fault is.
There are relatively simple glitches, such as replacing a power button that cost NIS 250.
Replacing a water pump costs NIS 400, while replacing a card with a machine will cost NIS 650.
When it comes to repairing small appliances you should consider carefully, because it is not always worthwhile to invest the price of the repair.
Repairing a microwave can in some cases reach NIS 600.
This, while in the market you can find a new microwave at this price.
On the other hand, repairing a Shabbat hotplate will cost you about NIS 50, as well as a simple repair of a kettle.
So before you fix - think and calculate.
Electrical repair insurance - There are several companies in the market that offer insurance of appliances, including air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, computer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Price: NIS 99 per month. In case you have purchased such a policy, you will usually get the service of a qualified electrician or technician who will come to you in case of a malfunction and try to solve the problem on the spot. If it does not succeed, the companies under the policy undertake to equip you with a new electrical appliance.