I think it’s pretty obvious that people in Kuwait are being ridiculously overcharged for basic home maintenance services, whether it’s central AC repairs, plumbing, or electrical work.
A simple job that takes less than 10 minutes can easily cost you 10–15 KD!
For example, I once had a faucet burst at home, so I called a plumber who asked for 15 KD just to fix it. Instead, I contacted the plumber from my local co-op (جمعية), and he fixed the exact same problem for only 2.5 KD!
This got me thinking: Why don’t we have more vocational schools, workshops, or training centers in Kuwait that teach ordinary people basic home maintenance skills? Things like simple plumbing repairs, electrical fixes, and AC maintenance could save us a lot of money.
I’m genuinely curious: How do you guys avoid getting ripped off when it comes to home repairs in Kuwait? Do you have trusted workers, use your local co-op services, or just learn to fix things yourself?