Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-307 - Repair company to furnish written bill for cost(a)(1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated.(2)(i) "Home appliance" means any device the retail cost of which exceeds $100 and which is generally used in a private residence;(ii) "Home appliance" includes an air conditioner, washing machine, dishwasher, television set, stereo set, oil burner, and any similar item.(3) "Repair company" means any person who repairs home appliances for a fee or consideration.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a repair company shall furnish a written bill for the cost of repairing a home appliance to the person for whom the repair was made. The bill shall include the following information:(1) The hourly labor rate;(2) The time actually used to repair the home appliance;(3) The itemized cost of any new parts used to repair the home appliance;(4) The itemized cost of any used or reconditioned parts used to repair the home appliance and a statement that used or reconditioned parts were used; and(c) This section does not apply if:(1) The repair work is done under a service contract; or(2) A flat price or firm estimate is given before repair of the home appliance.