where to find it; yes, you can get a toaster repaired - small home appliances

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Homewares on the banks of Manhattan recently had a good business and owner Stanley Stern was unable to decide whether the recession or concerns about the environment were the cause. Mr.
Stern, operating for 45 years, repairs small household appliances such as toaster, filter, hair dryer, Blender, vacuum cleaner and fan.
"I think the useit-and-throw-it-
"The philosophy of the road is changing," he said, standing next to a restored waffle iron on 1940s and 50.
"People prefer to fix the old things.
"Old things, sir.
Stern means something very old.
His expertise is to look for and repair kitchen equipment starting in 1930s.
Sometimes touch is cosmetic-
New pot handle, new whistle for teapot, new suction cup for meat grinder.
He will also remove asbestos wires from old appliances.
Sir, there is no need to pay for all household appliances. Stern said.
"If the motor is driving on the can opener, we don't have to bother.
"But a $10 or $15 repair is usually worth it, as long as $50 or even $30, especially if the customer likes it.
Advertising devices made of metal, such as fans or diners
This style of vacuum cleaner is almost always worth repairing, sir. Stern added.
Most old cars, he said, have longer life than the new ones, and he patted the repaired metal desktop fan.
"I will sell it for $100," he said . "
Typical repairs require new switches or new lines. Mr.
Stern has a stock of parts, including glass countertops for filters.
The store also sells vintage Pyrex glassware.
"A lot of people don't realize that they can fix their appliances," said Stan Benson, assistant manager for electrical repair at Solomon in Brooklyn.
In more than 40 years of operation, Solomon is the factory service center of about 100 companies, including Black & Decker, Braun, Dirt Devil, Kitchen Aid, Norelco and Waring.
In addition to the obvious products such as razors, vacuum cleaners and toaster ovens, the company will repair some unusual products such as contact-
Lens sterilizer and mobile cart for the elderly.
The staff also brought a curling knife.
Sir, the item needs to be repaired for various reasonsBenson said.
"The owner puts the coffee in the water tank of the coffee machine or dip the whole coffee machine into the water for cleaning.
"People will also Discard electrical appliances, and some items will wear out.
For products during the warranty period, no repair fee is charged if the customer provides a receipt.
Other repairs depend on parts and labor.
New switch on Hamilton Beach 10-
Speed blender, for example, costs about $13.
Most of George McNally's business is parts and accessories for small household appliances and don't throw it out.
"It's stupid to throw away the whole coffee machine because you broke a glass decan water heater . "
McNally, who owns Elektra?
Craft, an electrical repair shop in Manhattan, has been in business for seven years.
The price of the new snail machine can range from $8 to $4cup Mr.
It costs $18 a cup of coffee. Electra-
Nearly 40 manufacturers of licensed service centers Craft stock parts for electrical appliances made in Braun, Hamilton Beach
Coffee, Proctor
Silex, Sunbeam, and Waring, among other things.
The company repairs items during and outside the warranty period.
Many Mr. electric appliances.
McNally repairs problems with owners not taking care of them properly.
Mixer blades are a common repair method that goes bad because the equipment is not cleaned properly or because they stay in the liquid for too long.
"Milk can work like acid on the blade," he said . ".
Too many advertisements are worn by others.
The wires on the iron often wear out, he said.
The cost of repairing them is about $14. Mr.
When the repair cost is 50% or less than the replacement cost of the project, McNally accepts the project.
"If there's more, you really should buy some new ones," he said . ".
Old appliances are also difficult to repair, especially if there are no parts.
"We prefer customers with antique appliances to call before they come in," he said . ".
This is the 2315 Broadway place for Riverside household goods, close to 84 10024 Street, New York; (212)873-7837.
Time: Monday to Friday, 9M. to 6:30 P. M. ;
Saturday to 6M. ;
From 12 noon to five o'clock P. M. on SundayM.
1701, 86 th Street, 17 th Avenue, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, solomeng appliance repair 11214; (718)236-5065.
Time: 9: 30 from Monday to FridayM. to 6 P. M. ;
Saturday to 2M. ;
August, Saturday. ELECTRA-
348 West 42d Street; (212)563-2885.
Time: Monday to Friday, 8 in the morningM. to 5 P. M.
A version of this article was printed on page C00002 of the National edition on April 9, 1992, with the title: where can it be found;
Yes, you can fix the toaster.