18 makers

The brands we work on

Mainstream equipment, mostly. Samsung, Maytag, Bosch, GE, LG and Whirlpool carry this list, which is what you would expect of a city where most of the work is laundry. The premium names are here because customers own them.

• ★★★★★

  It squealed for weeks before it finally stopped turning altogether. Worn idler pulley plus a stretched belt. He had both on the van and was finished within the hour, which suited a working day.

  Osman K.City Heights

• ★★★★★

  It ran but the dishes stayed dirty and the top rack came out dry. Chopped food had blocked the filter and the middle spray tube had unclipped itself. He cleared and refitted both, with no parts needed.

  Gustavo N.Chula Vista

• ★★★★★

  The fresh food side warmed up while the freezer stayed cold. Its evaporator fan motor had seized. He replaced the motor and cleared the drain hole in the rear panel, which had iced over as well.

  Beatriz N.La Jolla

• ★★★★★

  Garage laundry up on the hill. The dryer heated only now and then. He tracked it to a loose terminal on the block at the back where the cord lands, which had arced and pitted the connection.

  Bartholomew K.San Carlos

• ★★★★★

  No display at all. A blown line fuse, and he did not stop there. He went looking and found the shorted door switch that had caused it, so the new fuse will not go the same way next month.

  Quentin F.Serra Mesa

• ★★★★★

  Wall oven died right after a self-clean cycle, which I gather happens a lot. Its thermal fuse had blown and the door lock motor was jammed shut. He replaced both and opened the door without forcing anything.

  Adaeze M.Gaslamp Quarter