How Would You Handle This Problem?

I would call him up pronto, sound as panicky as possible, cook up a story about how I slipped on the mess, whine about how such an accident was just waiting to happen and then sweetly say I know how busy he is and go on like this between being alternatively panicky and sweet and then just insist that he has to come and fix the washer then and there. After all (some emotional blackmailing here) here are his in-laws so much dependent on him so cant he just come over? If he can then your problem is solved, if not, you can of course say that you cant go on risking your hips again and again so would he mind if you just made that call to the repairman?

Well I would check the filter first to make sure there is nothing stuck in it. That always causes the water to flow out! Im sure your son in law is very useful,but I would get him to check the obvious first. If you leave the water to long your house will become very damp and smell nasty! I would tell him he has enough to do and you want to give him a break, so he could step back and take a break. Then I would get the pros in get it done quickly, It might cost you but you will be happier when its over with.

hi carolbee..., i will definitely call a handyman to fix the problem if i have to wait for so long for my son-in-law to help me to fix it... no matter how nice or good he is at home repairs, but if he is proscratinating and not doing anything to help you fix the problems, then it is useless... and it is not a small problem... you can damage your carpet and floor like what you say if you don't get it fixed as soon as possible... if your son-in-law feel hurt because of you calling the handyman, tell him honestly that you had waited long enough... good luck and take care...

No, I would not wait. My husband wants me to wait sometimes, too. So I ask him point blank when he is going to fix it. If that day comes and goes. I call the needed repairman. But something where water can back up and cause more repairs, call the very day of the problem. I think waiting that long could ruin the floor from the bathroom to the bedroom and make the cost of repairs way more than the original. I would tell the new son-in-law, look bud, the water is going all over the place and we are running the risk of hundreds of dollars in repairs. If you can't do it immediately, we have to call a repairman. I redesigned my bathroom when I moved in. I used input from my brothers. There is a drain in the floor, anything overflows, it goes down a pipe to a sub-pump in the basement and pumps outdoors, so if the washer or sinks leak, that's fine. We only have to worry about the toilet and burning out pumps. Take care and I hope everything dries out and call the repairman asap.

It seems often that firemen are on-the-side repairmen. I have a good friend who does that also. and not only that but many other side things like snow shovelor, snowplow machines and automobiles. :o) And delay is familiar but that's because they are so busy! Oh definitely tell him how thankful and happy you are to have him help, but that righ tnow the most drasticly needed repair is the drain/flood that you MUST have fixed right away, as it is ruining your things. Best of luck!

You've waited long enough IMO. The longer this problem goes on the more damage is being done to your home and possibly to your health. Mold grows in warm, damp places like walls and under carpets.

Well, You should talk to him in proper way . Talking on a matter is best way to solve the problem with our family or friends, I always believe in it ... Thanks !!!

I sure wouldn't wait for more than a week for a problem like this, Carol. Your son-in-law knew about the problem but seems like he just doesn't want to fix it is all even thou he claims he does. If he really wanted to do it, would of been done long time ago. Get the repair man over to have it done now and quit waiting for him to do it cause it may never get done.

Sometimes that's what it takes for some men. Not that they are all this way, but in my experience it seems like they would rather someone nag them. I don't understand it my self.

That's a tough one....I probably would get the plumbing part fixed and tell them it was an emergency. That way he will see it was imparitive that it was done. I wouldn't pressure him. Just go ahead and put it behind me. If he is offended he shouldn't be as he is the one that caused the delays. I know how it is. My son offers to do things for me then is so busy with there own stuff he forgets about mine! LOL...You really need to get it done for both your sake and his! LOL

That is a tough one but just tell him that it was an emergency and that you appreciate him for offering. But if you don't get someone to fix that soon then a bigger problem will occur. He's sweet to offer but you should get someone else to fix it since he is so busy.

I would say that you have waited long enough. It is nice that he wants to help you out but obviously doesn't have the time. I would not have waited this long. Just call the repairman and tell your son in law that you appreciate his willingness but you could not wait.

hmm as am consine,if i were you i would give him all the time he wants since he want's to do it and you are sure he can do it then let him do it when ever he's free dont rush and no time is too late on this esure.and if you are to take it round then let him know before hand.

Seems like your son-inlaw is very willing to help you but no time. He wants to do it himself because he wants to please you. I'm sure he will understand your situation now and it won't hurt him if you will find somebody to fix it because it is urgent. If he would know what happened when you used the washer? maybe he would apologize for the delay and would suggest you to find somebody coz he can't make it at the moment.