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Who Will Fix That? Hiring the Right Home Repair Help

Finding the right people to help with your home repairs is key to getting a quality job and good price. Many different types of tradespeople specialize in working on various house components, systems, and mechanical devices. If you're not sure where to look, start with your telephone directory or the Internet under the heading "Contractor." There you will find a wide variety of tradespeople, such as "Contractor, Concrete," "Contractor, Ventilation," and so on.

Problem
Phone book listings
Air conditioning
Air Conditioning Services, Electrical Contractors, Heating & Ventilating Contractors, Air Conditioning Contractors
Appliances
Appliance Repair Services, Appliance Refinishing

Cabinets

Cabinetmaking, Woodworking, Carpenters, Kitchen Cabinets, Refacing/Refinishing
Carpets
Carpet Installers, Carpet Dealers, Carpet Repair
Chimney
Chimney Service, Brick Masons
Countertops
Installer by type of material, Countertops, Kitchen Cabinets
Doors and windows
Window Companies, Carpenters, Handyman, Fix-It Service
Drains
Plumbing Contractors, Drains Cleaned, Septic Tanks & Systems, Sewer Contractors
Electric systems
Electric Utilities, Electric Contractors
Foundation
Concrete Contractors, Waterproofing Contractors
Garage door
Garage Doors; Doors, Overhead
Gutters
Gutters & Downspouts, Handyman, Fix-It Service
Heating /cooling systems
Heating Service, Heating & Ventilating Contractors, Air Conditioning Contractors
Locks
Locksmiths
Lighting
Lighting Dealers, Electric Contractors
Natural gas
Gas Utility, Appliance Repair Service
Paint
Painting Contractors, Spray Painting & Finishing
Pests
Exterminating & Fumigating, Pest Control, Insect Control
Plumbing systems
Plumbing Contractors, Handyman, Fix-It Service
Plumbing fixtures
Fixture Dealer, Plumbing Contractors, Plumbing Fixture Parts
Remodeling
General Contractors, Remodeling Contractors
Roof
Roofing Contractors
Security systems
Burglar Alarm Systems
Sewer
Sewer or Septic Contractors, Excavating, Septic Tanks & Systems, Sewer Contractors
Siding
Siding, Painting Contractors; Building Cleaning, Exterior
Skylight
Roofing Contractors
Smoke damage/odor
House Cleaning
Telephone system
Your telephone company, Telephone Installer, Telephone Equipment
Tile
Tile Ceramic Contractor & Dealers
Ventilation
Heating Service, HVAC Contractors, Ventilating Contractors
Vinyl floors
Flooring Installers
Wallboard
Handyman, Fix-It Service, Carpenters, Painting Contractors
Wallpaper
Painting Contractors, Wallcovering Contractors, Decorating Companies
Water heater
Water Heater Repair, Plumbing Contractors
Wood floors
Floors, Laying; Floors, Refinishing & Resurfacing
Woodwork
Carpenters, Handyman, Fix-It Service, Floor Waxing & Cleaning

For problems with products or materials—such as appliances, flooring, or carpeting—always check the conditions of your warranty before hiring a repairperson. By using factory-authorized service people, you may save the cost of the repair if the material is under warranty. And if you don't use authorized service people, you may void your warranty.