Appliance Manufacturers & Showrooms in Columbia.

If you’ve ever tried to fix a broken microwave, dishwasher or dryer, you’ll know that hiring an appliance professional is sometimes worth the expense. Defective appliances can be hard to diagnose and repair, and a botched attempt can create even more problems than you started with. As a safety precaution, appliances that are powered by gas – oven, range and stove, for instance – are best left treated or installed by a professional. Read on for more tips before hiring a pro to help revamp your Columbia, SC home.

What does an appliance professional do?

Your South Carolina appliance professional might handle any or all of the following jobs: selling, installing, repairing and upgrading both small and large appliances. He or she can advise you on the right equipment for your Columbia, SC home, from features to finishes, and is usually in the know about the latest technological advances and bells and whistles. When appliances hit a snag or start to show their age, a pro can advise you whether to repair or replace them, then carry out his or her recommendation.

Some appliance professionals work closely with Columbia, SC builders, renovation contractors, and kitchen and bath designers, among others. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of appliances: Kitchen & Bath Fixtures, Kitchen & Bathroom Designers, Kitchen & Bathroom Fitters, Specialty Contractors, General Contractors.

Questions to ask a prospective appliance professiona in Columbia, SC:

• How long have you been in the business?
  
• How many projects like mine have you worked on?
  
• What training and licensing do you have?
  
• Will you supply the appliance(s), or will I need to buy elsewhere?
  
• Can you provide me with references?
  
• How much do you charge, and what does that include?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• Do you offer a warranty?
  
• When can this job get done?
  
• What happens when the cost exceeds the budget? What about changes to materials or labour pricing?
  
• What will I need to provide?
  
• Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?
  

Find an appliance professional on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to Columbia, SC appliances. You can also look through Columbia, SC photos to find examples of rooms with appliances you like, then contact the professional who worked on them.