So let me tell you about something that comes up a lot in my shop. People call in, their washer’s broken, and the first thing they ask is can you use a cheaper part? And I get it. I really do. Nobody wants to spend more money than they have to, especially on a washing machine repair. But here’s the thing—and I’m going to be completely honest with you because that’s what I do—there’s a reason why guys like me, servicemen who’ve been doing this for years, we push for OEM parts. That’s Original Equipment Manufacturer parts, by the way. The same parts that came in your machine when it rolled off the factory floor. Now, am I going to sit here and tell you that aftermarket parts are garbage? No, because that’s not entirely true. But what I am going to tell you is why the experts, the people…
