At a Glance:
What Are the Benefits of Appliance Repair?
Which Appliances Can Ken’s Repair?
When to Purchase a New Appliance
You rely on your appliances to support your family every day, from the refrigerator that keeps your food fresh to your washer and dryer that provide you with clean clothes for the week. When one of these appliances breaks—or simply doesn’t perform as it should—it can throw your home’s routine into chaos quickly.
Don’t panic! The appliance repair specialists of Grand Island are here to help with your appliance troubleshooting. Learn more about the appliance repair service at Ken’s and how we can help you extend the lives of your units.
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Find Appliance Repair NowWhat is Appliance Repair?
If you have broken appliances in your home, you have two choices: You can repair the issue yourself or replace the broken appliance(s) altogether. The reality is many owners are surprised at how easy broken home appliances are to fix once you know what to look for. Our appliance service team always starts by checking for the most basic problems that can prevent your units from working as they should. For example, a clogged ice maker in a refrigerator could be caused by a twisted water line while issues with a dishwasher draining could be caused by a clogged drain. In cases such as these, there is no need to replace your appliance completely because these issues are so small.
However, there are times when there are significant problems with your appliances that need to be addressed. While you can troubleshoot small issues at home, having a trusted Nebraska appliance repair team on hand to fix your appliances like ours at Ken’s can be the difference between a relatively inexpensive repair and a replacement.
What Are the Benefits of Appliance Repair?
When it comes to the appliance repair vs replace debate, the benefits all come down to money. Appliance repair is often cheaper than buying new models. For example, you can fix a broken refrigerator or range for only a couple hundred dollars in most cases. This is considerably more affordable than buying a brand-new model, although it doesn’t guarantee your appliance won’t face similar problems again in the future, which is why many appliance owners opt to replace an existing model with a new one.
This is also why it’s important to know where to take broken appliances. Some repair companies are exceptionally expensive and will charge extra fees for things that don’t need to be addressed. If you aren’t careful, you might end up paying more to repair the appliance than it’s worth. Fortunately, our GE appliance service is the best in the area, and we offer fair prices for the work we do, including brands outside of the GE family of products.
Why Ken’s Appliance Repair?
Chances are if you’ve searched “appliance repair Grand Island NE”, you’ve come across our team at Ken’s.
Customers trust us with their appliances because we have experience handling a wide range of models. We’ve been part of the community for over six decades, and we’ve earned a reputation for being the place locals go for appliance solutions, including repairs. From small refrigerators to laundry centers, we offer the best GE appliance repair in the area along with comprehensive servicing of major appliance brands.
Each of our appliance technicians is thoroughly trained with up-to-date information on popular models, appliance designs, parts, and common appliance repairs. When you choose Ken’s for your appliance repair, you can count on timely service right from your home.
Which Appliances Can Ken’s Repair?
Our repair technicians can look at almost any appliance in your home. We are experts in fixing kitchen appliances and laundry units that have started to wear out. Here are a few types of appliances we regularly work on, along with the benefits and repairing or replacing each one.
Refrigeration Repair
Fast and effective refrigerator repair is essential when this appliance breaks. Every hour that passes puts your food at risk and could cost you hundreds of dollars in lost groceries. You need a refrigerator service that responds immediately and solves the problem fast.
Refrigerators are often one of the most expensive appliances in the home, especially if you have a large family. By repairing these appliances, you can save your food and save money. It costs between $200 to $300 to repair a refrigerator on average, while new models often cost close to $2,000. Even if you find a deal on a counter-depth refrigerator, repairing these appliances is usually the cheaper option.
Dishwasher Repair
While dishwasher repair isn’t necessarily an emergency call like a broken refrigerator, waiting an extended period for dishwasher service can drive up your costs. Without a dishwasher, you will need to handwash your cookware, driving up your water usage and utility bills. Most dishwashers use around five gallons of water per cycle while handwashing uses 49 liters (nearly 13 gallons) on average. Not only will you waste water with a broken appliance, but you will also waste time with endless scrubbing and rinsing.
Dishwashers are some of the more affordable appliances, but you still need to decide whether it is better to repair the one you have or replace it entirely, and our experts are glad to troubleshoot the issue for you to help you decide if it’s time for an upgrade.
Cooking Appliance Repair
There’s a lot that can go wrong with your cooking appliances. You might need oven repair for your wall ovens or range repair if your stovetop isn’t working. While repairing these appliances is often the cheapest option, some homeowners prefer to upgrade their cooktops and ranges with the latest models. A broken range might give you an excuse to invest in a glass-top electric model, a double oven unit, or an induction cooktop for your home.
Laundry Appliance Repair
Most homeowners can make it about a week before they need to call a washer repair or dryer repair service. There simply aren’t a lot of alternative ways to wash and dry your clothes—especially if you have a large family.
The decision to repair or replace your units will often depend on the type of laundry appliances you have. If you have a laundry center, a broken washer means you need to replace both the washer and the dryer. However, if you have separate units, you might be able to replace one and not the other.
Laundry technology has also come a long way, so upgrading your GE washer and dryer might allow you to use less water and protect your clothes for longer.
When to Purchase a New Appliance
It can be hard to decide what to do with broken appliances if you aren’t sure whether it’s worth repairing or replacing the unit. First, look up the price of a new unit. Check for both base models that you can buy immediately and your dream appliances that have bonus features but might cost a little extra. This can give you a source of comparison against your repair costs.
Next, come to Ken’s for appliance repair in Grand Island. We can provide you with competitive estimates for what the repair will cost. If the appliance repair will cost more than half of the cost to replace the unit, you might be better off buying a brand-new model instead of repairing the one you have.
The age of your broken appliance will also affect whether you repair or replace it. Most appliances only last around 10 to 15 years. If your appliance is more than a decade old, it could start to break down more in the future. It might be better to purchase a new appliance now instead of paying to replace a model that will just break again in a few months.
Ultimately, the choice to repair or buy new depends on the age of the appliance, the repair issue, and your current budget.
New Appliance Buying Options
As you explore new appliances for your home, take steps to buy from local businesses. When you buy from a locally owned business, the profits from the sale go back into the community. You support local employees, but also local owners who are proud of where they live. When you buy from a big box store, the profits go to their headquarters out of state and to the shareholders that own the business.
At Ken’s, we are proud to be a locally owned and operated appliance store. The appliances you buy from us keep the community of Grand Island moving forward.
The next time your appliances break, call the experts you trust to provide quality repair services. Request appliance repair from Ken’s and see how our service and parts department can help you. We have the best appliance repair Grand Island has to offer.
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Ken's has been a trusted source of home furnishings in the Grand Island area since 1962. With nearly 60 years of experience in the community, customers have come to rely on us for all their home needs. We offer a wide selection of furniture, premium mattresses, and high-quality appliances. Our knowledgeable sales team will help you find the perfect items for your home. And once the sale is made, we are there for you with installation services and an experienced parts and service department.
We are routinely recognized by both the Grand Island community as well as the industry for our commitment to excellence. We are proud to be BrandSource Dealer of the Year for 2014 and Best of Grand Island for Appliances since 2022. We also received Fan Favorite in Grand Island for Mattresses in 2022. Shop local at Ken's Grand Island, NE! We look forward to servicing you and providing the quality products your home needs.
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At Ken’s, we pride ourselves on being more than just a store - we are your total home solution. Having served Grand Island for so many years, it matters to us that we only provide the best products. Shop appliances online or visit us today at our Grand Island, NE showroom. Our experts are always available to help you with your appliance repair needs, whether you call us or use our online text feature. Contact us today!
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