What's it cost to have the man come
out, and replace a direct drive coupler
on a Whirlpool washer?
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I've done a bunch of them. I'm doing one tomorrow for the guy across the street. Finally occurs to me, that I have no clue what anyone else charges. Your price quote sounds right.
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On Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:41 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
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What's it cost to have the man come
out, and replace a direct drive coupler
on a Whirlpool washer?

$100 plus the part.
It takes about 5 minutes.
Remove the clips, drop the motor, swap the coupler (usually just the
rod kit) and put the motor back.

This page says $171.
http://applianceassistant.com/repair/repairCosts.php

I'm too cheap!
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$100 plus the part.
It takes about 5 minutes.
Remove the clips, drop the motor, swap the coupler (usually just the
rod kit) and put the motor back.

Yes, and even more if it's a national chain?
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It depends a lot on where you live.
In one of those mobbed up union
states $200 just to start their truck
wouldn't shock me.

If anyone in here wants instructions on how to do this repair, the owner of this web site:

Appliance Repair and Parts Help, New Purchase Info | Appliance Aid

is an appliance repair technician, and I've known him for over 20 years.

I'm pretty sure he has instructions on how to do it he

Direct Drive Washer Access Procedures | Appliance Aid

Jeff is another Canadian, eh. And, considering there's only about 30 million of us, we all pretty well know each other.

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On Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:41 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

What's it cost to have the man come
out, and replace a direct drive coupler
on a Whirlpool washer?

$100 plus the part.
It takes about 5 minutes.
Remove the clips, drop the motor, swap the coupler (usually just the
rod kit) and put the motor back.

Perhaps you could have "the woman" come out to repair your washer. I've
read that a woman generally is paid around 20 or 30% less than a man.


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Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler. (Albert Einstein)

Larry W. - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org

Please also answer the original question.
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"nestork" wrote in message ...

If anyone in here wants instructions on how to do this repair, the owner
of this web site:

'Appliance Repair and Parts Help, New Purchase Info | Appliance Aid'
(http://www.applianceaid.com/)

is an appliance repair technician, and I've known him for over 20
years.

I'm pretty sure he has instructions on how to do it he

'Direct Drive Washer Access Procedures | Appliance Aid'
(http://www.applianceaid.com/direct-d...procedures.php)

Jeff is another Canadian, eh. And, considering there's only about 30
million of us, we all pretty well know each other.




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nestork

On Thu, 16 May 2013 17:32:15 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

This page says $171.
http://applianceassistant.com/repair/repairCosts.php

I'm too cheap!
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Christopher A. Young

Our local appliance shop is $110 for the first hour.

Stormin Mormon wrote:

What's it cost to have the man come
out, and replace a direct drive coupler
on a Whirlpool washer?

If Jesus won't tell you, you might have to call the repairman or
appliance store and ask...

OK, that gives me something to consider.
Thank you.
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"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...

Our local appliance shop is $110 for the first hour.

Jesus was a carpenter, not a washing machine repairman. He's not likely to know.
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"John Weiss" wrote in message ...
Stormin Mormon wrote:

What's it cost to have the man come
out, and replace a direct drive coupler
on a Whirlpool washer?

If Jesus won't tell you, you might have to call the repairman or
appliance store and ask...

If I have remembered correctly, you are by trade a locksmith, not an
appliance repairman. And you are considering charging your *neighbor*
across the street commercial repairman labor charges (which probably
include travel time) to do a job that somebody else here has said takes
only 5 minutes? Hmmmm!?

Perce


On 05/17/13 03:34 am, Stormin Mormon wrote:
OK, that gives me something to consider.
Thank you.
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"Ed wrote in message ...

Our local appliance shop is $110 for the first hour.

You're very mistaken, actually. On more than one point of contention. Would you like some more detail, or shall we leave it at that?
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"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in message ...
If I have remembered correctly, you are by trade a locksmith, not an
appliance repairman. And you are considering charging your *neighbor*
across the street commercial repairman labor charges (which probably
include travel time) to do a job that somebody else here has said takes
only 5 minutes? Hmmmm!?

Perce


On 05/17/13 03:34 am, Stormin Mormon wrote:
OK, that gives me something to consider.
Thank you.
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Christopher A. Young
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"Ed wrote in message ...

Our local appliance shop is $110 for the first hour.

Stormin:

The guy has a point. Your neighbor isn't stupid, and he's going to realized when he's getting a good deal and when he isn't.

If you want to stay on good terms with your neighbor, then it's best to do the work for a "neighborly" price.

You're going to forget the money you made quickly, but the resentment your neighbor harbours against you if he feels he's been overcharged could take a long time to be forgotten.

Mormons don't believe in the omniscience of God?


Stormin Mormon wrote:

Jesus was a carpenter, not a washing machine repairman. He's not
likely to know. .
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"John Weiss" wrote in message
... Stormin Mormon wrote:

What's it cost to have the man come
out, and replace a direct drive coupler
on a Whirlpool washer?

If Jesus won't tell you, you might have to call the repairman or
appliance store and ask...

On May 17, 10:31*am, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
You're very mistaken, actually. On more than one point of contention. Would you like some more detail, or shall we leave it at that?
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"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in ...
If I have remembered correctly, you are by trade a locksmith, not an
appliance repairman. And you are considering charging your *neighbor*
across the street commercial repairman labor charges (which probably
include travel time) to do a job that somebody else here has said takes
only 5 minutes? Hmmmm!?

Perce


I'd have no problem charging a neighbor the going rate in the
area for a one hour service call, regardless of the travel time.
I'd bet very few appliance repair services charge less because
you're a block away instead of 15 mins. Charging $100 plus
the cost of the part seems reasonable to me. If it were
a friend, that's a different story. But a neighbor? If they don't
like the $100 price, let them call an appliance servie company
and find out what it costs.....

On Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:20 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:54 -0700 (PDT), "
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I'd have no problem charging a neighbor the going rate in the
area for a one hour service call, regardless of the travel time.
I'd bet very few appliance repair services charge less because
you're a block away instead of 15 mins. Charging $100 plus
the cost of the part seems reasonable to me. If it were
a friend, that's a different story. But a neighbor? If they don't
like the $100 price, let them call an appliance servie company
and find out what it costs.....

I guess we have a different relationship with our neighbors. I will do
just about anything I can to help a neighbor and expect nothing more
than "thanks" or maybe a dinner.
That came back to me this week when I had to pull my well. I ended up
with more help than I needed and I got to use my neighbor's water
until we got it fixed.

We have the same relationship with the boats. We come get each other
when someone breaks down. It saves a lot of money you would pay tow
pirates

It really does come down to your relationship with your neighbors and
your profession. You can't expect free labor from a neighbor if
that's his business. I'd never ask and would probably hire someone
else (friends are more valuable than a few bucks).

Why don't you look at the LDS web site, and find out? Some LDS folks have a sense of humor. Maybe that's it?
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"John Weiss" wrote in message ...
Mormons don't believe in the omniscience of God?


Stormin Mormon wrote:

Jesus was a carpenter, not a washing machine repairman. He's not
likely to know. .
Christopher A. Young
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"John Weiss" wrote in message
... Stormin Mormon wrote:

What's it cost to have the man come
out, and replace a direct drive coupler
on a Whirlpool washer?

If Jesus won't tell you, you might have to call the repairman or
appliance store and ask...

On Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:20 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:54 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:


I'd have no problem charging a neighbor the going rate in the
area for a one hour service call, regardless of the travel time.
I'd bet very few appliance repair services charge less because
you're a block away instead of 15 mins. Charging $100 plus
the cost of the part seems reasonable to me. If it were
a friend, that's a different story. But a neighbor? If they don't
like the $100 price, let them call an appliance servie company
and find out what it costs.....

I guess we have a different relationship with our neighbors. I will do
just about anything I can to help a neighbor and expect nothing more
than "thanks" or maybe a dinner.
That came back to me this week when I had to pull my well. I ended up
with more help than I needed and I got to use my neighbor's water
until we got it fixed.

We have the same relationship with the boats. We come get each other
when someone breaks down. It saves a lot of money you would pay tow
pirates
Around here my neighbours know I am self employed and if they need
help with something that I do for a living, most insist on paying me.
I don't "charge" them, but I won't insult them by refusing to accept
what they offer to pay. They usually offer to pay my going rate -
which is an awfull lot less than $100 an hour. My rate changes
depending on what I'm doing, but my top dollar charge is $75 per hour
including travel one way - no mileage charge. That is for business
network support or"system down" callout.
Contract work is $40