By: PR Fueled

The world of appliance repair and appliance maintenance isn’t all serious business. Due to the sheer volume of humorous incidents, it’s often a land full of laughter. Repair technicians have seen everything from mischievous pets to unusual discoveries inside appliances.

The Comical and Strange Repair Stories

Here we cover a few of the  comical and bizarre repair stories you too can shake your head over.

The Dishwasher That Mutated into a Petting Zoo

How would you react if you entered a home for dishwasher repair and instead of hearing the familiar noise from one inside, all that came out was clucks and chirps? It was also on opening their malfunctioning dishwasher only to discover it was FULL of baby chicks! The homeowner was determined that a hot and steamy dishwater is the perfect place to give birth to her growing number of eggs. The technician had a story to tell his co-workers; that much was apparent. This is just one of many slugs and how homeowners have used appliances in other ways than they were ever supposed to be. Yes, it is good to keep your maintenance as practical as possible without being too fancy but also remember what these appliances are made for!

The Mysterious Case of the Lost Sock

Anyone who has been a washing machine repair technician for a very long time is used to hearing the “sock monster” joke told by customers. In one instance, though, the joke was on us. This required a technician to come out and work on a washing machine that was not draining correctly. After investigating further, he discovered a hidden cubby hole filled with more than fifty solitary socks. The system was set up in such a way that small things fall into an untouchable place and create blockages. The homeowner, who had spent her whole life plagued by the mystery of where all of her socks were disappearing to was both disgusted and amused. The tale quickly became an instantly legendary product joke for appliance repairmen—another example of how sometimes those jokes about kooky tech decisions you hear from time to time are based on real stories.

Refrigerator Time Capsule

We all know that fridges are built to keep food fresh, but one repair technician used them as a time capsule. A technician discovered the fruitcake, which was decades old and had been completely forgotten in the back of a freezer during what should have been just another routine repair. The fruitcake was still wrapped in paper and encased in its original metal tin, which had rusted but remained intact so the cake ‘but not petrified or disintegrated. The technician told the homeowner about their strange discovery, who then recalled stuffing his freezer for storage many years ago. The technician in question made a funny blip of the discovery, and now that mythical tale will live on for generations, as an illustration, to constantly clear out your fridge.

When Technology Takes Over The World

With the increased populating of smart appliances, you can bet that there’s an even higher likelihood for weird appliance mishaps. One homeowner even reportedly had to call a technician in panic, insisting that her smart oven must be possessed. It was turning on and off by itself, and she thought it was haunted. After investigating, the technician found out that a bugged software update was responsible for this-sudden unstoppable behavior.It turned out the oven had gotten synced up to a neighbor’s smartphone and that person was remotely turning it on. The homeowner was relieved her oven wasn’t haunted, but the technician could not help but laugh about it. This story illustrates how appliance repair in the digital age is frequently more than just nuts and bolts.

The Vacuum Cleaner With a Surprise Appetite

Instead of dust, the repair technician found gold and other valuables inside this vacuum cleaner. One homeowner claimed her vacuum stopped working when the technician opened it up and took out—an engagement ring that had been wrapped around their cleaning brush! The ring — which disappeared months prior, and the veteran homeowner assumed it was gone forever. That surprise during an otherwise routine repair became a reunion. It serves as a reminder of the importance, when you think something is lost, to officially check your vacuum cleaner.

The Dryer That Believed It Was a Firework

Okay, dryers are supposed to work for serving up dried garments thick, but that does not make them comparable to spontaneous fireworks. But, one repairman was sent to look at a dryer that began making firework noises. He discovered that a lighter had been left in the bottom of a pocket and it sparked inside the machine. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the dryer only suffered some damage—but imagine what that repairman would tell at work. It is a little humorous, as well as cautionary regarding checking the pockets before washing clothes.

A Light-hearted Peek Into A Serious Job

The Appliance maintenance and repair world can sometimes come up with real surprises; the good, some not so. From unearthing long-forgotten craftsmanship to oddball homeowners, technicians have a backlog of tales showcasing the brighter part of their trade. A reminder from these technician tales is that even if you think it’s a regular old job, keep your eyes open for the unexpected opportunity. But next time you find a repairer at your disposal, note that funny repair stories are born in this mechanized madness.

Published By: Aize Perez