After you have purchased new appliances, you may find yourself wondering what is the best way to install them, should you have them professionally installed or can you do it yourself? In today’s blog we will be looking at the pros and cons of do-it-yourself appliance installation and comparing it to the pros and cons of having your appliances professionally installed.
Doing It Yourself
Installing your new appliances yourself can be an attractive prospect, it can save you money, give you knowledge about how the appliance is connected, provide a feeling of satisfaction knowing that you accomplished something without help and provides you with flexibility as to the time when your appliance is installed. However, there are many other considerations to keep in mind when self-installing your appliances.
Do-it-yourself Installation is only cheaper if you have all the necessary tools on hand as buying a bunch of new tools for installation might eliminate the financial advantage. It’s also important to consider your expertise when installing a new appliance, if you don’t know what you’re doing you might make mistakes that can cause damage to your home or cause danger to the home’s residents, the installation might also take considerably longer than you thought. Lastly make sure that your appliance warranty isn’t voided by do-it-yourself installation, if self-installation does void the warranty, you could be on the hook for any repair costs that come up during the warranty period.
Professional Installation
The main downside of professional installation is its cost, it is definitely a more expensive method than doing it yourself, however professional installation comes with several advantages. Professional installers will have the correct tools and expertise to make the installation go seamlessly, they also ensure that water, gas and electrical lines are properly connected so there is no damage or danger from the appliance. Because professionals have the proper tools and expertise, the installation will also be quicker than doing it yourself. Professional Installation also won’t void the warranty on your appliances, ensuring that you are protected for the warranty’s entire duration.
We hope we have been able to demonstrate to you the pros and cons of do-it-yourself installation and professional installation. If you have any questions about appliance installation, feel free to contact us at Han Appliances.
Han Appliances are trusted appliance installation experts on the Lower Mainland, who work closely with many of the appliance dealers. If you need some appliances installed in the Vancouver area or you have any questions about this article, please call us at (604) 233-9216.
