Boy, am I in the wrong line of work .........

Steve B · 2006-10-26T02:09:28+00:00

Yesterday, our large Whirlpool self cleaning oven quit working. That is, the electronic panel on it went black, and the latch that holds it shut during cleaning engaged partially. We can still open it with a fork, but the oven or clock or electronics won't work.Call the guy. $80 for someone to come out and tell us what's wrong.Needs two fuses, the guy says. About $20 per, and another $60 for the service call. He doesn't fix things, just gives estimates.Today, the guy comes and says it will be $275 MORE to fix the thing. We say we'll get back to him when he faxes us a written bid. No intention of getting back to him.The friggin thing can be replaced for $600. They want $355 to fix this.Anyone got any suggestions? I think I can pull the unit and check the obvious fuses.Geez, these guys make my heart surgeon look like a minimum wage worker.Steve

Oct 26, 2006 63 Replies

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JoeSpareBedroom 19 years ago

It wouldn't matter. Miller will still want the last word on the subject.

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Doug Miller 19 years ago

You just can't *stand* it when I know something you don't, can you?

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JoeSpareBedroom 19 years ago

I haven't said a word about melting pots and evil stoves. I'm just watching this silly debate.

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floresrikitic 19 years ago

Steve, maybe this is a clue to simplify your life. We have a new, but very simple and traditional gas stove/oven. Knobs for turning the burners on and off, and we clean the thing ourselves when needed. The thing probably didn't cost as much as what the guy wanted to fix yours.

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