Call repair shops first...ask them which is the best...call the CUSTOMER SERVICE number on the side of the box, or ask the salesperson for the number, call it...ask if there are repairmen that can work on the brand you may be interested in. Ask how long it would take to get parts, what does the service call cost...? IF you can even reach a real live, english speaking person...I called on LP...wouldn't do that one. I bought a Bosh, paid $900.00 for it, 5 years ago, it is great...do the research.