Technical News Office,It may be beneficial to know the cost of maintaining a gas or electric geyser and the hassle involved, as winter has now begun and you will need hot water for bathing. For this, many people use gas or electric geysers. it is very important to have them maintained before the start of winter. That’s why we have brought some information about the service of gas and electric geysers for you.
geyser service cost
General Service: Generally, a general service can cost anywhere between Rs 300 to Rs 600. This includes cleaning the geyser, checking the pipes and general repairs.
Tank leak or sensor replacement: This can cost you Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 as it requires more time and special equipment.
How do mechanics juggle?
Reporting false problems: Often mechanics will try to get you to spend extra money by reporting unnecessary problems. Like recommending replacing the heating coil or thermostat when they are in good condition.
Replacing original parts with duplicate parts: Sometimes mechanics replace poor quality or counterfeit parts and charge for the original part.
Overcharging: Some mechanics quote a service price that is too high and try to mislead the customer with technical language.
Make small problems bigger: Sometimes more money is charged by portraying minor problems as serious, such as making a minor pipe leak a system-wide problem.
How to avoid these pitfalls?
Be aware of the basic workings of the geyser so that you can understand what is necessary and what is not by talking with the mechanic. Ask for a cost estimate before servicing and compare with different mechanics. Before having a part replaced, ask for the original part and take its invoice or warranty.
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