Female Homeowners Tackling Appliance Repairs

There are an estimated 17 million female homeowners in the United States. As any homeowner knows, home improvements and repairs can be expensive. Perhaps that's why many women are taking matters into their own hands, and doing small and large home repair jobs instead of paying someone else.

Female do-it-yourselfers are the fastest growing segment of the home improvement market. Finding information on various projects is easy - from DIY shows on television to seminars geared toward women at the big box hardware stores. The Internet is also a great resource. In addition to providing how-to tips, it provides access to hard to find parts and tools.

One such resource is Appliance Parts Pros. The Web site carries original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for every major appliance manufacturer. It is also a treasure trove of repair tips, including helpful diagrams and even official repair manuals. You'll find parts for dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens and ranges, washers and dryers, trash compactors, garbage disposals and more. You can also get help from the company's experts via live chat or e-mail.

Jennifer M. of North Versailles, Pa. says her experience with the Web site was great from start to finish. "I received a very quick response to my question about why the glass in my oven door shattered. I was a little leery about doing any repairs myself. I wrote back and asked if the part came with installation instructions. I received a wonderful letter back from the company, which stated that the part did not come with installation instructions, but he very specifically wrote and emailed me the instructions on how to install the glass in the door. At that moment, I went straight back to the site to order the part. I will give it a whirl, because I know if I have any trouble, Appliance Parts Pros will be there to help me."

Whether you need to replace the heating element in your dryer or the dish rack in your dishwasher, the company's inventory of over 700,000 parts virtually assures that you'll find what you need. The Web site has photos of over 40,000 of the parts the company stocks, to help you identify what you're looking for. And you'll have it in your home quickly. Ninety percent of in-stock sales are delivered within two days. "We have warehouses throughout the United States, so we can get you the part you need when you need it," says company president Roman Kagan.

And as manufacturers tighten up on their warranty guarantees, Appliance Parts Pros will honor the warranty on all OEM parts. You can even shop for discontinued parts at the Web site. If the company doesn't have it in stock, they can ship it directly from the manufacturer.

To search for the part you need, visit Appliance Parts Pros.

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