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My $200 fridge repair turned into a $900 mistake last month
I tried to fix the ice maker on my Whirlpool fridge myself after watching a YouTube video. Ended up cracking the water line behind it and flooded my kitchen floor in Austin. Had to call a plumber and buy a whole new fridge anyway. Anyone else try a DIY repair and make things way worse?
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baker.riley6d ago
Did your floor have any permanent damage from the water? My buddy in Houston tried swapping out a garbage disposal and ended up slicing through a copper pipe behind the sink, flooded his whole kitchen too. He had to tear out half the cabinets and redo the drywall, cost him way more than just a plumber would have. Now he just pays someone for any plumbing or appliance stuff, says it's cheaper in the long run. YouTube tutorials make everything look so easy until you're standing in a puddle.
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