Repair bonus for electrical appliances expires: What consumers should know now
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The repair bonus for electrical and electronic devices is expiring. With this bonus, consumers in Austria can save part of the costs when a device needs to be repaired. The subsidy will therefore soon no longer be available.
With the repair vouchers, customers receive half of the repair costs, up to a maximum amount of 130 euros. In addition, certain services qualify for up to another 30 euros. The vouchers can be redeemed at participating repair businesses. The aim of the subsidy was to make repairs more attractive and thus extend the service life of devices.
For households, the end of the subsidy means that repairs will in future have to be paid for entirely out of pocket. Anyone with a defective device should therefore check whether a repair is worthwhile before buying a new one. For small appliances such as household devices, consumer electronics or computers, a repair can often be cheaper than buying new.
Experts point out that repairing is sensible not only for one's own wallet but also for the environment. Longer usage periods consume fewer resources and produce less electronic waste. Interested parties should inquire in good time with repair businesses or consumer advice centres about which conditions still apply to redeeming the vouchers.
Sources: newbusiness.at
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