How do you keep track of all your appliances documentation?

[rachelbone]

I'm trying to find the best way of managing all the papers that comes with major appliances, such as warranties, receipts and user manuals.

I like using a lot of different tools in my repairs and DIY projects, that's why I really need to keep track of all of them. Until now, I've been using a classic 3-ring binder, but this takes space and frankly isn't that easy to use when you are looking for a specific document. That's why several weeks ago I decided to go paperless and I tried to find some alternatives.

I started using Evernote ****.com/), it's really useful to storage all the documentation. However, it's not specifically for products and tends to end up a bit messy. I've recently tried Unioncy ****.com/) that automatically creates a catalog of your products from the information in your receipts, backs up a copy of the original one, stores the users manual of the product and also tracks each product warranty.

How do you currently manage the documentation of your appliances? Have you ever tried one of these paperless systems? Do you know any other paperless alternative?

Thanks!

 

[dhutch]

Normally I bin them on the assumintion they are not worth the paper the on and I'll just replace it when it breaks.

For more expensive items I have a folder of 'warenty docs' and just loose-file the documents in that.


Daniel

 

[D4N1EL]

sounds like an advert for evernote! im the same as ^^^, i file mine in the bin

 

[JohnD]

I put the various papers for each appliance in a clear PVC document pocket; and put all the pockets in a document wallet (like a folder but with gusseted sides and a fold over top.

On the top or front of the wallet I write "kitchen appliances" "TV and hifi" "garage equipment" "Ferrari manual" "garden tools" or whatever it might be.

 

[dhutch]

sounds like an advert for evernote!

It is a very odd first post, didnt spot it was a first post when I replied, but yes, odd indeed.

 

[OwainDIYer]

I put the various papers for each appliance in a clear PVC document pocket; and put all the pockets in a document wallet (like a folder but with gusseted sides and a fold over top.

So do I, but anything really expensive (and the house insurance paperwork) also gets scanned and saved to online backup.

 

[seasickstevie]

On the top or front of the wallet I write ... "Ferrari manual" ... or whatever it might be.

Sounds like an advert for Ferrari ...





Actually ... I think I might get one

 

[seasickstevie]

In fact, recently I've steered in the direction of Owain and started scanning just about everything, then putting the file in the relevant (pc) document.

It's so much easier to sit at the desk to find what you're looking for , than rooting through bundles of real files as apposed to the virtual kind.

 

[JohnD]

It isn't really a Ferrari