calls for servicing

Hi Simtoms and welcome to the site.

Are you in the trade and, if so, have you requested access to the trade areas?

K.

Yes, I do that as well. I find that if you advise the customer correctly and save them money once they’ll always come back. As well as pass your number to others. 😉

K.

Was doing some research on whitegoods lifecycles and a Government 2001 paper (being Dept. of Environment) encourages the reduction of waste by the regular servicing and maintenance of appliances to extend their life.

They’re also talking about the manufacturer/importer adopting a product based service approach where the customer pays per use, the manufacturer/importer retains ownership, regularly servicing to extend life, product captured for recycling, parts re-used in new and old machines, increased acceptance 2nd hand goods.

Lifecycles Averages
Fridge 10-25yrs :rotl:
Freezer 20+ yrs :rotl:
Dishwasher 10-20yrs :rotl:
Washing Machine 5-15yrs :rotl:
Electric cookers 15-20yrs :rotl:
Microwave ovens 5-15+yrs :rotl:
Hot water heaters 5-30yrs :rotl:
Air conditioners 20yrs :rotl:

Have we progressed in the 4yrs since written…. HA HA HA

So according to a/the government you should’nt feel guilty about going around to dust, polish, test, sit, wait (and this is just your crystal ball whilst you sit and have a cup of tea ) as your an all seeing, all doing guru who can see that a particular component that looks perfectly healthy one day is sure to break down tomorrow and no your not going to be stung for over servicing and your work provider is going to pay without question.

Famous quote
“The trouble with Public servants is they don’t eat their young”

Two bone weary public servants were working their little hearts and souls out. Their department was just too busy for staff to be able take flex. But there had to be a way…
One of the two public servants suddenly lifted his head. “I know how to get some time off work” the man whispered.
“How?” asked the second worker.
Instead of answering, the man quickly looked around. No sign of his Director. He jumped up on his desk, kicked out a couple of ceiling tiles and hoisted himself up. “Look!” he hissed, then swinging his legs over a metal pipe, hung upside down.
Within seconds, the Director emerged from the Branch Head’s office at the far end of the floor. He saw the worker hanging from the ceiling, and asked him what on earth he thought he was doing.
“I’m a light bulb” answered the public servant.
“I think you need some time off,” barked the Director. “Get out of here – that’s an order – and I don’t want to see you back here for at least another two days! You understand me?”
“Yes sir”, the public servant answered meekly, then jumped down, logged off his computer and left.
The second worker was hot on his heels.
“Where do you think you’re going?” the boss asked.
“Home,” he said lightly. “I can’t work in the dark.”

http://www.funny-haha.co.uk/Joke.asp?J=354

http://pixnaps.blogspot.com/2004/06/som … -joke.html

http://www.pbbt.com/Directory/Jokes/1017.html

Does the UK impose any recycling requirements on you guys

i.e.

Cost added onto new product that is refunded when returned to recycling centre

Legal obligations on you to pick up old replaced machines at time of new machine installation

and is there a:

Worthwhile market in scavenged secondhand parts

Worthwhile market in reconditioned appliances

all as mooted on the paper I read