joivey

I am so proud of myself. I recently had an issue where my over the range microwave door would not close tightly, so the microwave did not work. I stopped in to two local dealers and described the problem with them. Both said "replace the microwave", which would be $250+, plus installation of $160 to take out the old microwave and slide in the new. I googled the problem and there were videos describing exactly the problem and how to replace the latch inside the door. I got the model number from the door and researched how and where to order the part. The cost of the part ranged anywhere from $3.77 to $20 plus shipping which also was another $20, in one case. Bottom line, I found the part for $3.77 in a town 30 miles away, went there and picked it up (plus a spare if this happened again) and put in in myself in 5 minutes. Works great now!!! Sooooo, the moral of this story is, do your own research and be your own advocate before your spend your money of something you do not have to do. Besides, that money I saved would buy a lot of fabric.
Jo Ann

QuiltnNan

congrats on the low cost fix.

nativetexan

we do waste so many things. shame on us. fixing items saves our trash from over taking us. good for you!!

cashs_mom

I agree! I fixed my old dryer door because it wasn't latching properly and wouldn't run. It took me about 15 minutes and a bit of creativity, but it lasted a couple more years before I finally replaced it. I also "accidentally" fixed my dishwasher

ptquilts

there is so much you can learn watching YouTube videos!! congrats on a job well done.

Tartan

Well done! I think it is sad all the waste that goes to garbage instead of fixing things. Often the price of fixing something is more than if you bought new. Excellent that yours was an inexpensive fix.

lynnie

doesn't it make you feel so good when you can fix it yourself. wonderful news. Now you can spend the money fabric shopping.

Onebyone

My thinking is it's broke so what harm can I do by trying to fix it myself. If you have any sense at all you can troubleshoot the problem and start from there.

coopah

Good thinking! You are one smart cookie.

mjmachin

I agree. Growing up in a small Midwest town.......oh so may years ago......we had a repair shop where they could fix anything. Did not throw away and buy new.....they repaired irons, toasters, etc. Those items were made much better and could be repaired. Now you just throw away and buy new....what a waste.