George E. Cawthon wrote:
help! wrote:
I figured that you'd all be sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear
what was wrong with "my dryer". A very nice man came out; he even had
clean clothes and a nice truck. I always peek out the window, making
sure that Jack the Ripper isn't going to be ringing the doorbell. You
know, someone posted yesterday about not having to like the guy....From
my frame of reference; yeah, I do want a person with somewhat of a
personality (no, they don't have to be a comedian, although that would
help as I'm writing a him a check for 400.00 dollars or good looking)
but seriously, I"m giving you my input, as a woman and a person who
values a kind, caring and competent and reliable professional. It's a
package. In my profession, being personable is as important as being
good at what I do. Being clean, not wearing muddy shoes through my
carpet and cleaning up your mess is even nicer. No one asked, so sorry
for sticking in my two cents.

Okay....he replaced the rear bearing and shaft kit and is returing next
week to repair/replace? two front glides. $228.69 Did I get ripped
off? If not, (I'll rely on you experts), I will pay him to install a
new garbage disposal next week when he comes back to do the glides. He
told me what kind to buy (to upgrade the peice of crap that the builder
"spared no expense" on) and said he charges $125 to install and about
50 more if he has to play around with new pipes for it. He suggested
that I get a 1/2 horsepower; either a Kitchen Aid or Insinkerator (sp?)

Thanks in advance...you're a fun bunch :-) And my dryer is so quiet
that I'm afraid that it's not going to really work!

No you didn't get ripped off, but you made a bad
decision if the $400 check is just for the dryer
fix. You could buy a new dryer for that amount.


IT cost 228.00 I made up the price of 400 hypothetically.


Yes, you will get ripped off if he installs a new
garbage disposal for the costs you mentioned.
Insinkerator is ok but why buy a fancy one, even
the cheapest will last 10 years, so don't pay more
than $70 no matter what. Replacing the garbage
disposal shouldn't take more than 1/2 hour if he
has any experience and you clean out under the
sink first. Play around with new pipe? He
shouldn't have to change any drain pipes and if he
does it wouldn't cost him more than $5 for parts
and take more than 10 minutes. The only other
thing that possibly hooks to the garbage disposal
is the hose from the dishwasher and just requires
a boot and a small clamp.

Maybe I'll try to do it myself.