[ArkOuFan]

Any thoughts of a fair cost to pay for simple projects performed around the house? Parents need a bi-fold door rehung and would like to have their a/c, fridge and microwave filters changed. No idea what the going rates are in TV

[Toymeister]

Going rates are typically start at 50/hr often with some minimum. I usually charge 40/hr south of 44, however I am looking to get 50.00 to 'start my truck'. That is basically a bottom of the market rate for someone in the neighborhood, a retiree looking for something to do. Someone who is looking to make a living at it will probably be looking for A minimum of $100 to start their to truck.

At 40/hr I typically work 25 hours a week without looking for work. Many people are alone or have simply lost muscle mass. Some tools like a laser to set the height of pictures are useful and those costs do add up.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by ArkOuFan

Any thoughts of a fair cost to pay for simple projects performed around the house? Parents need a bi-fold door rehung and would like to have their a/c, fridge and microwave filters changed. No idea what the going rates are in TV

I didn't know fridges have filters. ??????

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I didn't know fridges have filters. ??????

All refrigerators with a water and ice dispenser have a water filter.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I didn't know fridges have filters. ??????

In 1996, Omnipure used the most up-to-date technology to its advantage and invented the disposable fridge water filter. Partially due to this incredible feat, the refrigerator filter industry later grew into the invented 35$ million dollar per year industry it is today.

Yours probably needs changing…………

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

In 1996, Omnipure used the most up-to-date technology to its advantage and invented the disposable fridge water filter. Partially due to this incredible feat, the refrigerator filter industry later grew into the invented 35$ million dollar per year industry it is today.

Yours probably needs changing…………

I used to buy generic filters from Amazon for my Whirlpool refrigerator for about $20 each. But recently, Amazon stopped selling all generic brands for my frig. The retail price for the Whirlpool "Filter One" filter is $60. What a rip! I can't figure out if Amazon got sued or was paid off.

[loreejl]

There are several churches/organizations that offer free services such as these here in the Villages. Contact me and I will put you in touch with one of them.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I didn't know fridges have filters. ??????

And it takes all of 10 seconds to replace them. Don't even consider paying someone $100 to "start his truck"

[La lamy]

I've been quoted $40 per hour by one, $50 by another.

[gwen walker]

My fridge has a water and air filter

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by gwen walker

My fridge has a water and air filter

I never replace the air filter on my refrigerator. The microwave has a filter that you can wash.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I used to buy generic filters from Amazon for my Whirlpool refrigerator for about $20 each. But recently, Amazon stopped selling all generic brands for my frig. The retail price for the Whirlpool "Filter One" filter is $60. What a rip! I can't figure out if Amazon got sued or was paid off.

Once I had my Nova Filter system installed I quit changing my frig filter.

[ronwinger]

OMG... $40-50/hour. That seems insane to me. I wounder where they park the Vaseline Truck when they are preforming their service. To me, they are taking advantage of some reitired people. I for one, am not even close to being rich (what ever that means) but, I like getting up in the morning after a good night of sleep.

[jmpate]

Originally Posted by ArkOuFan

Any thoughts of a fair cost to pay for simple projects performed around the house? Parents need a bi-fold door rehung and would like to have their a/c, fridge and microwave filters changed. No idea what the going rates are in TV

Handyman costs in this area seem to be $45 and up. Doesn't say anything about quality of workmanship, skill or efficient completion. We've used Mr Handyman since we moved here in 2021 since the quality and skill is excellent & first rate. We've lived all over the US and I'm sick & tired of slip shod work, loss time and throwing $$$ down the drain for so called "handymen" services who don't know their head from a hole in the ground. IMHO it ain't worth it, that's why we started out w/Mr Handyman. Expensive yes, quality work in a fraction of the time.
Case in point: Had 32 pictures to be hung, this was done in 2 hours, & exactly where & how I wanted them. Replaced wall light switch w/a reostat switch & repositioned a chandelier, removed light insets in kitchen & replaced w/2 pendulum lights - 1.75 hours.

We hired Mr Handyman every 4-6 weeks for the first year to do projects we needed and it was the best investment of $$ and time. 10% discount to veterans as well!

[caylaboo]

Originally Posted by loreejl

There are several churches/organizations that offer free services such as these here in the Villages. Contact me and I will put you in touch with one of them.

Hi could you please let me know about these free services. I am a widow and live with my widowed sister. We are both in our 70's and need some simple handyman services. Thank you.