Should I Repair My Appliance or Replace It?

We have all been confronted with an appliance that still works but that is clearly on the fritz. The question then becomes when is it time to call an appliance repair company?

Given that we live in the modern era where most appliances have more circuit boards and electronic components that ever before this question tends to be tricky.

We are happy to tell you that more often than not it is a great idea to have your appliance checked by a trained and certified technician. A technician will be able to provide you with the exact repair price needed to make your appliance operational.

CJ Velasquez, a service representative for Sobellas Home Services  in El Paso, says the amount to repair a broken unit tends to almost always be less than the cost of purchasing a new unit. "A technician will be at your home in no time and have your unit up and running like new for a great rate," CJ says.  "The unit will be running and you will also get a 5-year warranty on your new parts and even a 1-year labor warranty that comes with your parts."

Have knowledge concerning the lifespan of your appliances.

The lifespan of your appliance will consist of various factors. Some of those factors depend on how often you use your appliance a well as how well you maintain them. Our program the customer care club provides our customers with free diagnostic trips should an appliance appear to have an issue. In addition, we also provide a 15% discount towards any repairs. Its programs such as these that will help you extend the life of your appliances. 

The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (interNACHI) gives the following life expectancy years per appliances:

Air Conditioner (window)	5 to 7
Compactor (trash)	6
Dehumidifier	8
Dishwasher	9
Disposal (food waste)	12
Dryer Vent  (plastic)	5
Dryer Vent  (steel)	20
Dryer (clothes)	13
Exhaust Fans	10
Freezer	10 to 20
Gas Oven	10 to 18
Hand Dryer	10 to 12
Humidifier (portable)	8
Microwave Oven	9
Range/Oven Hood	14
Electric Range	13 to 15
Gas Range	15 to 17
Refrigerator	9 to 13
Swamp Cooler	5 to 15
Washing Machine	5 to 15
Whole-House Vacuum System	20

     

If you are still not sure give us a call us at 1-800-617-6235 or visit us at sobellas.com

Does Installing Refrigerated Air Increase the Value of My Home?

As an appliance repair and HVAC company, we receive calls on a daily basis from real estate agents and homeowners looking to increase the chances of selling or renting their properties. In our Texas market, it is evident that most new homeowners or renters are looking for a way to beat the heat and there is no better way than with a central air system.

First off we will examine why central air is outperforming traditional evaporative coolers in El Paso, Las Cruces, and San Antonio. The major factor is that humidity and rising temperatures have made traditional swamp coolers less effective than ever before. For many people, the heat is just too unbearable to deal with and it has made central cooling the industry standard.

Swamp Cooler vs Refrigerated Air

One way that central air systems can also benefit you is by making it friendlier for people that suffer from allergies. With traditional swamp coolers, you are relying on outside influences such as the weather. Refrigerated air, on the other hand, is not affected by outside weather or humidity. In fact, refrigerated air does not pull outside air.

Based on our experience we are confident that there is an excellent chance that not only will refrigerated air increase your home's value but it will also make it easier to sell. Give us a call at your earliest convenience and we will make sure to get you all of the information that you need.