Appliance Shortage Not Ending Soon.

Since COVID-19 began wreaking havoc on the manufacturing industry and supply chain management, there has been a growing shortage of new appliances available. Many people are working hard to maintain their existing appliances, and stores are struggling to maintain any sort of inventory. The lack of appliances is due to a number of compounding reasons, and homeowners are turning to All Appliance Parts to repair existing appliances instead of purchasing new ones.

What is Causing the Shortage of Appliances?

Factories have had a hard time staying open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Worker shortages and time out due to illness have both played a role in the shortage of appliances. The cost of raw goods to make appliances continues to rise, making it even more expensive to manufacture new appliances. Production times are slow for new appliances, and the supplies needed to make appliances are not always available. The appliance shortage in the United States is not expected to end anytime soon.

Factories Still Struggling to Find Workers

Despite extended unemployment benefits ending for many workers, factories are still struggling to hire the workers they need to build appliances. Worker shortages are prevalent in a range of industries, and the manufacturing industry is suffering with a low number of people applying for factory level work. Without workers, it takes even longer for manufacturing companies to catch up with the demand for appliances the pandemic has caused. The worker shortage has continued to grow, as people are finding higher paying work outside the manufacturing industry.

Stores Have Limited Inventory

It is still possible to buy some appliances in the store, but there is limited inventory available in most stores. The appliances you have to choose from may not be something you want if you are trying to remodel your space. If you need to replace an existing appliance without too much concern for matching your existing appliances, it’s still easy enough to find something to meet your needs. When you are looking to replace an entire room of appliances, it’s harder to find something you want within your budget.

All Appliance Parts is Ready to Help

If you have an older appliance that can be fixed, it’s time to see how All Appliance Parts can help. We can help you locate the parts you need to maintain your existing appliances, extending the life of what you already have available. When you don’t have the option of purchasing a new appliance anytime soon, do what you can to keep your current ones working. Contact us in Sarasota at (941) 923-3437, and in our Bradentown location at (941) 753-5626. We are also available by email at aapsara@verizon.net if you have any questions.