So, I called a local repairman to fix my LG dryer because it had a drum issue. He did manage to fix it quickly, but while putting it back together, he accidentally broke the motherboard. He claimed he'd order a new one and come back soon to replace it, but that was weeks ago. He replied once saying the part was backordered, but now he hasn't responded at all to my follow-ups. I'm starting to think it might be time to just buy a new dryer, but I'm frustrated and unsure about the whole situation. Should I keep waiting, or is there something else I should do?
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Honestly, I'd just take the loss and move on. Sure, you could push to take him to small claims court, but is it really worth the hassle for just a few hundred bucks? Ordering a new circuit board and doing the replacement yourself is usually not a huge job. You could handle this, and it’s probably less of a headache than waiting for a repair guy who’s gone AWOL!
You might want to grab the model and serial number off your dryer and see if you can find that motherboard online. If it's cheap enough, you could try fixing it yourself since you're considering replacing the whole dryer anyway. You've got nothing to lose if repairs don't break the bank!
I think it’s time to take action. Look up your dryer model and check the specifics on that motherboard. See how long it actually is on backorder. If it’s a reasonable time, reach out to him directly and say something like, 'Hey, I see that motherboards for [part #abc123] should be available soon, so let’s schedule that repair.' If he still doesn't respond, consider asking for proof of the order or just go ahead and order it yourself. Trust me, there are plenty of DIY videos online to help you out!
Yeah, I’m agreeing with you. It’s such a hassle already, and I’m not sure I want to chase him down anymore.