Did you know that the U.S. is the #1 trash-producing country despite only having about 5% of the world's population? Surprisingly, appliances are a huge part of that waste. In 2009, there were 3.8 million tons of major appliances thrown away.
Some of this waste may be unnecessary. When an appliance breaks, many homeowners spend a lot of money either replacing the whole unit or hiring a repair man to diagnose the problem. While these professionals can offer valuable insight, oftentimes the most common appliance problems can be easily fixed by homeowners.
PartSelect Appliances created this interactive infographic highlighting some of the most common appliance problems in our homes. It shows each common issue and the parts required to correct the problem. It also compares the average cost of replacing the appliance to the cost of the parts required to fix the problem, with a scale showing the difficulty of the repair.
So before you spend a lot of money on a new appliance or handyman services, determine if you can easily fix the problem yourself. Repairing vs. replacing is an environmentally-friendly way to extend the life of your appliance!
One Stop Green is looking towards a ‘greener’ future, sharing the latest and greatest ideas in green living and green technology with you through our staff written blogs. Going 'green' is no longer a choice, it's our responsibility, that's why it's so important to try and do the small things that can help change the outlook of the planet - and this is essentially the purpose of One Stop Green. We believe even the little things like recycling or using less water helps the environment out in a big way, and that's why our various solutions seek to nurture and edify your home or business in an eco-friendly manner.
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About the Author:Adria Saracino is the Head of Outreach at Distilled.net. When she's not talking to interesting people on the web, you can find her writing about Seattle style on her personal fashion blog, The Emerald Closet.
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