Shandong appliance repairman earns fame through integrity

(chinadaily.com.cn)| Updated : 2025-04-15

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Song Jinbo has been repairing appliances for over 20 years. A small appliance repair shop he set up in Shandong's Linyi has become widely known not just for its owner's skill, but also for his integrity.

Every morning, as soon as the shop opens, customers bring in their broken appliances. Song's expertise is evident as he quickly diagnoses and fixes problems. Whether it's a 20-year-old washing machine or a modern coffee maker, he handles them all with ease. His prices are also remarkably low, with it costing as little as 3 yuan ($0.41) to fix a washing machine.

Song's reputation extends beyond his local community. Thanks to his son's idea of posting repair videos online, the repairman's skills have gained nationwide attention. His videos, showing him repairing various appliances, have attracted millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers.

Despite his growing fame, Song remains humble and committed to his principles. He believes in saving customers money and never overcharging. His dedication has turned his shop into a bustling hub, attracting customers from across Shandong and even other provinces.

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Song Jinbo, an appliance repairman in Shandong, repairs an appliance at his appliance repair shop in Linyi, Shandong province. [Photo by Sun Lei/Dazhong News]