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100 English Phrases for Talking to a Repair Technician

August 3, 2026

100 English Phrases for Talking to a Repair Technician

No. Item Definition
1. Can it be repaired? Ask if repair is possible.
2. Can you call before you arrive? Ask for advance call.
3. Can you check for leaks? Ask for leak inspection.
4. Can you clean it out? Ask for internal cleaning.
5. Can you come back tomorrow? Ask for return visit.
6. Can you diagnose the issue? Ask for problem diagnosis.
7. Can you flush the line? Ask to clear the line.
8. Can you give me an estimate? Ask for price estimate.
9. Can you inspect the valve? Ask to examine valve.
10. Can you look at the connection? Ask to inspect connection.
11. Can you lubricate it? Ask to add lubricant.
12. Can you patch it for now? Ask for temporary fix.
13. Can you replace that part? Ask for part replacement.
14. Can you reset it? Ask to restore settings.
15. Can you seal that up? Ask to close a gap.
16. Can you secure that? Ask to fasten safely.
17. Can you show me the problem? Ask for visual explanation.
18. Can you take a look at this? Ask for inspection.
19. Can you tell what’s wrong? Ask for cause.
20. Can you test it first? Ask for testing.
21. Could you fix this? Ask for repair.
22. Could you itemize the charges? Ask for cost breakdown.
23. Do you guarantee your work? Ask if work is guaranteed.
24. Do you have the part? Ask about part availability.
25. How long will it take? Ask about repair time.
26. How much is the call-out fee? Ask service visit fee.
27. How much will labor be? Ask labor charge.
28. How serious is it? Ask about severity.
29. I already changed the battery. Mention attempted fix.
30. I checked the fuse. Mention inspection done.
31. I found a puddle. Report collected water.
32. I heard a pop. Report sudden sound.
33. I noticed it this morning. Say when you saw it.
34. I saw a spark. Report visible spark.
35. I shut off the water. Say water was turned off.
36. I smelled something burning. Report alarming smell.
37. I tried restarting it. Mention troubleshooting step.
38. I turned the power off. Say power was disconnected.
39. Is it safe to use? Ask about safety.
40. Is it worth fixing? Ask if repair makes sense.
41. Is there a warranty? Ask about guarantee.
42. It gets worse over time. Say problem is worsening.
43. It happens when I turn it on. State triggering action.
44. It keeps shutting off. Report repeated shutdowns.
45. It only happens sometimes. Describe intermittent problem.
46. It smells like gas. Report possible gas leak.
47. It started yesterday. Give problem start time.
48. It used to work fine. Contrast with past condition.
49. It was repaired before. Mention earlier repair.
50. It won’t heat up. Report heating failure.
51. It works, but not well. Say partial function remains.
52. It’s been happening for days. Describe ongoing issue.
53. It’s clogged. Say something is blocked.
54. It’s leaking. Report escaping liquid.
55. It’s making a strange noise. Describe unusual sound.
56. It’s not turning on. Say it will not start.
57. It’s overheating. Report excessive heat.
58. It’s sparking. Report visible sparks.
59. It’s vibrating a lot. Describe strong shaking.
60. Please be careful with it. Request careful handling.
61. Please check everything. Request full inspection.
62. Please keep the old part. Ask to save removed part.
63. Please let me know first. Ask for notice first.
64. Please lock up when you leave. Ask to secure property.
65. Please show me how it works. Ask for demonstration.
66. Please shut off the breaker. Request power shutoff.
67. Please tell me what you find. Ask for findings.
68. Please test it before you leave. Ask for final test.
69. Please turn off the main valve. Request water shutoff.
70. Please use the side entrance. Give access instruction.
71. Please wear shoe covers. Request floor protection.
72. Should I stop using it? Ask whether to avoid use.
73. Something’s not working. State a general problem.
74. The battery won’t charge. Say charging fails.
75. The belt looks worn. Point out wear.
76. The breaker keeps tripping. Report repeated circuit trips.
77. The door won’t close. Report closing problem.
78. The drain is backed up. Report drainage blockage.
79. The fan isn’t spinning. Describe fan problem.
80. The filter needs replacing. Say filter should be changed.
81. The handle came loose. Report loose handle.
82. The hinge is squeaking. Describe noisy hinge.
83. The issue comes and goes. Describe intermittent problem.
84. The lock is jammed. Say the lock is stuck.
85. The motor sounds rough. Report abnormal motor noise.
86. The outlet isn’t working. Report dead electrical socket.
87. The pipe burst. Report broken pipe.
88. The power keeps cutting out. Describe intermittent power loss.
89. The screen is flickering. Describe unstable display.
90. The water pressure is low. Describe weak water flow.
91. There’s a burning smell. Report possible electrical issue.
92. There’s a crack in it. Point out visible damage.
93. There’s water under it. Report water underneath.
94. What caused the failure? Ask why it stopped working.
95. What do you recommend? Ask for professional advice.
96. What needs to be replaced? Ask which parts are needed.
97. What’s the total cost? Ask for full price.
98. When can you start? Ask their earliest start time.
99. When will it be ready? Ask about completion time.
100. You can park in the driveway. Tell them where to park.
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