When appliances break, many people are put off by the expense of calling out a professional to repair them, so they buy a new one instead. However, thanks to the internet, in many cases it’s possible to learn how to fix them yourself. Brad Moon, of GeekDad.com, advises searching the web using the make, model number and symptoms, which will often turn up video tutorials or forum threads. But before you begin, check whether your appliance is still under warranty – and, Moon says, know your limits with complex or dangerous equipment such as gas appliances.

Key Takeaways:

• You can fix many appliances yourself with help from online videos and DIY forums – check all advice for consistency with several advisers.
• Some things you can’t fix – avoid dismantling electrics and don’t even consider mending gas appliances or refrigeration systems. Call in experts for these.
• Before you attempt a DIY repair, check if you’re under warranty, and don’t forget to try turning it off and on again or changing the fuse.

“Avoid dismantling electrics unless you really do know what you’re doing, and don’t even think about touching a gas appliance.”

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