How will france’s household appliance and tool repair grants work?

AN ANTI-WASTE LAW IS OFFERING MONEY OFF REPAIR WORK ON BROKEN WASHING MACHINES, TELEVISIONS, DIY TOOLS, OVENS AND MORE READER QUESTION: HOW DOES THE NEW AID TO REPAIR BROKEN HOUSEHOLD GOODS

WORK IN FRANCE? DO I NEED TO PAY AND RECLAIM BACK AND, IF SO, HOW? People in France will soon be able to access small grants (from €10 - €45) to help them with the cost of repairing

household appliances under the _loi Anti-gaspillage pour une économie circulaire (loi Agec)_. READ MORE: FRANCE TO LAUNCH GRANTS FOR PEOPLE TO REPAIR HOME ELECTRONIC GOODS Payments will vary

depending on the type of appliance to be fixed. Officially-recognised repairers will also be signposted as part of the scheme. The law has also banned appliances from being sold if they

cannot be repaired in the case of a fault. Many devices must also carry an _indice de reparabilité_ reparability indicator showing how easy it will be to fix them. The law aims to reduce

waste and boost the ‘circular economy’ with a budget of €410million available for the scheme until 2027. The initiative will begin on December 15. HOW MUCH WILL BE GIVEN IN GRANTS? The

amount paid in grants will range from €10 to €45 depending on the appliance being repaired, and not the customer’s income or the cost of the repair. Washing machine, dishwasher, tumble

dryer, freezer, tablet, mobile phone and television repairs, for example, would generally be eligible for up to €25. Stove, microwave and in-built oven repairs would get €20. HOW DO I

BENEFIT? The customer does not need to do anything to benefit from the repair grant as it will be deducted automatically from their bill at the time of payment. However, you must take the

appliance to an accredited professional who has been given a QualiRépair label, in order to benefit. Click on _Où et comment recycler_ and then choose the _réparer_ (repair) option in your

search for a service near your postcode area. Repairers can request to be part of the scheme here. You should also check that the device is on the list of types of eligible appliances and is

out of its warranty period (otherwise, make use of its warranty). WHICH APPLIANCES ARE CONCERNED? The _loi Agec _will cover devices including: * Electric and electronic appliances such as

washing machines, tablets, fridges, hoovers, freezers, drills, mobile phones and wine fridges * Toys, sports and leisure equipment * Furniture * DIY and gardening tools The first products to

be concerned by the law when it comes into effect on December 15 are the electric and electronic appliances mentioned above. They will be followed in 2023 by dishwashers, tumble dryers,

built-in ovens, stoves, stand-alone cookers, laptops, digital cameras, sports equipment, audio or video equipment, games consoles, drones, kitchen stove hoods, musical instruments, garden

tools, coffee machines, kettles, blenders and toasters. From 2024, microwaves, PCs, landline phones, printers and scanners, monitors and deep fat fryers will be included as well. From 2025,

mobile air conditioning units, epilators, hairdryers, straighteners, razors, lawn mowers, steam cleaners, power tools, dehumidifiers and air purifiers will also be added. RELATED ARTICLES

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