Green Appliance Service

This article was originally guest-written for our friends at Landers Appliance in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC (read the original article here). It reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and green practices in the appliance repair industry. Together, we’re working towards a more sustainable future by extending the life of appliances and reducing waste. For more insightful content, visit Landers Appliance’s blog here.

Over recent decades, appliances have become more efficient due to stricter EPA standards. Today’s models use significantly less energy and water than those manufactured 20 years ago. If you’re concerned with protecting our environment, upgrading to a newer model might seem like a great choice for energy and water conservation, but these advantages should be weighed against the substantial environmental benefits of repairing over replacing.

Environmental Benefits of Repairing Your Appliance

Most of us recognize that reducing the number of appliances sent to landfills is beneficial, but there are additional environmental advantages to having your appliances repaired. Appliance repair companies have long understood the ecological impact of their work. The most apparent benefit is that repairable units are kept out of landfills. However, the environmental merits of repairing appliances extend far beyond waste reduction. The production of new appliances involves numerous resource-intensive steps: sourcing raw materials, manufacturing components, assembly, packaging, shipping to retailers, and home delivery. In contrast, manufacturing and shipping replacement parts have a much smaller environmental footprint.

An often-overlooked advantage of appliance repair is the feedback it provides to manufacturers. By analyzing which parts frequently fail, manufacturers can design more durable appliances, thereby reducing future environmental impact through enhanced longevity and efficiency.

Efficiency is paramount not only in how appliances operate but also in how Appliance Professional and Landers Appliance conduct our appliance service operations. Technicians run multiple service calls daily, with routes meticulously planned by office staff to minimize driving time. This careful planning not only saves time, enabling technicians to manage more service calls per day, but it also reduces carbon emissions and vehicle wear and tear. Furthermore, Appliance Professional and Landers opt for the smallest, most fuel-efficient vehicles capable of completing the job effectively.

One other practice also has a big benefit to you – we work to complete repair jobs in just one trip when possible. That means keeping our vehicles stocked with frequently-used parts, taking parts with us on calls that may solve the problem, and even learning how to fix appliances without new parts when possible. Not only does that save miles and time that can be spent repairing other appliances, it gets your appliance repaired quickly!

As forward-thinking companies, Appliance Professional and Landers Appliance are members of the United Appliance Servicers Association. This organization facilitates sharing important information and strategies for running an efficient appliance service business. Insights learned by one member are shared with others to improve the industry, including its positive impact on the environment.

At Appliance Professional, we share Landers Appliance’s commitment to excellence and environmental responsibility. Our collaboration reflects a mutual dedication to providing sustainable appliance solutions that benefit both our customers and the planet. If you’re looking for reliable, environmentally conscious appliance repair services in Columbia, West Columbia, Lexington, Chapin, Irmo, Blythewood, Forest Acres, Hopkins, or Cayce, turn to Appliance Professional. Together, we can make a significant impact on reducing our environmental footprint one repair at a time.