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How to Cope When Hit with an Unexpected Repair Bill

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January 7, 2021 by Home Jobs By Mom
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UNEXPECTED REPAIR BILL

Even the best household appliances run into difficulties every once in a while. A part fails because it was faulty or simply through wear and tear over time. The bill for parts and labor can end up being more expensive than you might sometimes expect. Then you have to scramble to find the money to pay for it. Trust me; it isn't fun at all.

We've had our air conditioner break down in the middle of summer. IN TEXAS HEAT! It's either find a way to pay for it or sweat to death. We found a way to get it fixed ASAP.

It’s also important to find a good maintenance specialist. Otherwise, you’ll have to pay more than once if the first repair is shoddy.

Get a Good Appliance Repairman


When you need an affordable, quality repair done on a household appliance, you don’t want to have to pay twice because it wasn’t done right the first time.

Dealing with Zanussi repairs, for instance, you must make sure that the parts used for replacement are official Zanussi ones and not copies or alternative parts from other manufacturers that may not work inside their appliances.

Also, check how much experience the appliance repairers have. You don’t want to discover that they’ve only been in business for 18 months or aren’t authorized repairers for the brand of appliance that you own.

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Check If Your Warranty Has Expired

If you purchase your household appliance new, you will have been given a reliable warranty from the manufacturer. These run for different lengths of time.

Did you purchase an extended warranty too? Check your paperwork for the machine to see what your coverage is and when it runs out.

If you’re able to submit a claim under warranty and you found that it covers the problem that has arisen, then you’ve gotten lucky and saved yourself from a repair bill.

If the warranty has already expired, then you must look at raising money to pay for the repair.

Although, if you're lucky, your home warranty might cover it. If you don't have a home warranty then it's always worth looking for providers in your area, as this means they will be able to call out local contractors to diagnose and address the problem you're experiencing.

First American, for example, has operated in many states around the country, including Colorado, Florida, Indiana, and more, for over three decades, so you can be sure to get a warranty in your region to suit your needs with this company.

What Money Do You Have?


Check any savings accounts that you have. Balances and interest might have accrued without you knowing about it. See if there’s anything extra in your bank account too.

Do you have any spare change that you’ve been saving up?

Beyond that, do you have money that you’ve lent out to a friend or relative that you can ask to be returned to help pay for your appliance repair?

You can certainly explain the circumstances, and your family member or friend is more likely to be willing to pay you back ASAP.

Other Financial Options


If you don’t have enough cash on hand or savings, then it’s time to consider using your credit card.

Another option is to use an existing overdraft option with your bank or credit accounts. If you are in good standing, then perhaps applying for an overdraft limit will allow you to cover the bill.

However, if you’re really in dire straits, then using the services of a pawn shop can allow you to temporarily trade in valuable goods for 2-3 weeks to get a cash amount to help get the appliance repaired. Then use money from your next salary to repay the amount and fees to get your stuff back.

Bear in mind that if you fail to repay the balance owed, the shop will permanently keep your goods. It’s not an ideal situation, but when you really need to get your appliance fixed, you need to think outside the box too!

It’s always a good idea to explore all options when you have a critical appliance out of warranty that you must get repaired quickly.

There’s a surprising number of other ways to deal with an upcoming bill – even doing some part-time work in the evenings or weekends for extra cash and/or getting a salary advance – can help resolve the matter quickly.

UNEXPECTED REPAIR BILL

How have you dealt with an unexpected repair bill in the past?

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  1. Shannon Gilchrist

    January 8, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    This is never an easy topic to discuss. I have been here before a time or two. A couple of years ago I discovered the Budget Mom, and she has changed my life! I just had an unexected $650 expense come up and was able to pay it without blinking an eye

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      February 3, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      That’s great you were able to tackle an unexpected expense so gracefully!!

      Reply
  2. Dena Akbar

    April 2, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    My family hate bills and the income and the house insurance and it never get enough.

    Reply
  3. Dena Akbar

    August 9, 2019 at 6:12 pm

    Thanks, unexpected bills are the worst!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 12, 2019 at 2:17 pm

      They totally are!!

      Reply
  4. Alison

    July 26, 2019 at 9:28 am

    Good points – there is also Amscot where you can get a small loan (under $500) if you have too – to offset some of the expenses – something you could pay back with your next paycheck, etc., The Pawn shop is a good idea, too, although they do not give a lot of money for what you may have either.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      September 16, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks for the extra ideas on how to cope with an unexpected bill!

      Reply
  5. Karen Jaras

    May 26, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    I hate big bills. I live on a limited income and never have enough.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 5, 2019 at 9:24 am

      I think we all hate big bills!

      Reply
  6. Maureen Bares

    April 19, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    Sorry to hear!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      April 27, 2019 at 9:46 am

      Thanks, unexpected bills are the worst!

      Reply
  7. sherry butcher

    March 18, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Have had the same thing over the 35 years of marriage But now that I’m widowed I have had less of a problem. I have keep putting the car loan amount into savings after I paid it off 3 years ago so I have a plan to have something when it’s really needed.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      March 27, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      That’s great you’ve been saving your old car payment amount. It will add up!

      Reply
  8. Paula Ball

    February 5, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    Well, crazy to come upon this post today. Water heater been leaking so took it apart this weekend to drain & have a look & whole inside insulation is sopping wet! Time for the dirt nap before it trusts through & floods house. So this morning washed a big blanket & 1 dryer cycle & still as wet as when I put it in. Where the money to replace these will come from is a mystery. Too wet for clothes line & too chilly for cold showers. BUT rest assured my rescues will be well cared for!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      February 6, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      SO sorry to hear your troubles! My dryer just crapped out too. I had to take two loads of wet laundry over to my dad’s house so I could borrow his dryer.

      Reply
  9. Dawn D.

    February 4, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    This is the story of my life.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      February 5, 2019 at 9:01 am

      Yeah, I hate when something just randomly breaks. This week it was my dryer and I had a load in it and a load in the washer. Ugh.

      Reply
  10. Tamra Phelps

    January 29, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    Oh, boy, there’s not much that makes me cringe, but just the thought of having something, from the car to the fridge, break down, will do it. It’s such a blow.

    Reply
    • Donna L Holder

      September 21, 2019 at 9:44 am

      this happens often.. great info

      Reply
      • Home Jobs By Mom

        October 17, 2019 at 5:08 pm

        I know what you mean – I wish unexpected bills didn’t exist lol.

        Reply
    • Donna L Holder

      January 8, 2020 at 9:54 am

      try to keep back extra cash for this

      Reply
      • Home Jobs By Mom

        January 28, 2020 at 8:12 am

        Sounds like you are very prepared for the unexpected

        Reply
    • Donna L Holder

      January 23, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      i have bad luck so iam always having to repair something

      Reply
      • Home Jobs By Mom

        January 31, 2020 at 7:36 am

        I’m sorry to hear that

        Reply
    • Donna L Holder

      March 15, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      iam always never ready for this

      Reply
    • Donna L Holder

      March 18, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      this happens all the time

      Reply
    • Donna L Holder

      March 29, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      i try to keep back extra cash for this. its hard at times

      Reply
      • Home Jobs By Mom

        May 4, 2020 at 3:57 pm

        Saving can be hard. You just have to save a little here and there when you get a chance

        Reply

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