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1. rykrite
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   I have a couple of items that need fixing - a DVD player and a crockpot/slow cooker (I melted the cord and exposed bare wire - oops). I called Scott Wiseman, recommended from another post, but he only does large appliance repair. I searched online and found a company that had the worst reviews I've ever seen, and I found a local place (Roop) who doesn't appear to be in business. Anybody?

   PS One good thing about this stinky economy (and my own personal finances): I'm willing to take the time to find a place to fix things instead of throwing them away and buying new. See, I CAN be taught.

   Posted 3 years ago #         

2. livingonthebeach
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   Try South Seattle Community College. They typically have electronic classes and may love the challenge.

   Posted 3 years ago #         

3. Alcina
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   Athough it isn't in West Seattle, you might want to try Ajax Electric, 2911 1st Ave.,
   206-622-9945 (SODO area). Several years ago they fixed two small kitchen appiances for me and I was happy with the service and price. I don't know if they repair DVDs or not.

   Posted 3 years ago #         

4. shihtzu
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   I've taken a Kitchen Aid mixer to Ajax to fix and was happy.

   Posted 3 years ago #         

5. rykrite
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   I am sad to report that it was more cost effective to buy a new crock pot than to fix the old one. Ajax was VERY nice on the phone (thanks for the referral) but it was probably $6 for a new cord and a minimum of $14 for labor. I was at Macy's, and they had a sale on a much nicer crock pot that came with a mini-crockpot (suitable for dips etc.) for $27.

   I am ashamed to say that my old crockpot is in a landfill. I saved the crockery insert to use as a planter, at least.

   This is the planned obselesence that they talk about, isn't it? I find it so sad that it was better for me to get a whole new one, oodles of packaging and all. I'm not entirely comfortable with this decision, but I'm not going to beat myself up over it, either.

   (Sigh.)

   Posted 3 years ago #         

6. Sue
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   This happened to me when my blender container cracked. To buy a new container cost the same as buying an entirely new blender, moreso when you added in the shipping cost since nobody had the part locally. I find it very frustrating - we've become such a disposable society.

   Posted 3 years ago #         

7. CallMeAl
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   where to get my pocket rocket repaired?

   Posted 3 years ago #         

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