Appliance Repair, Appliance Repair - Small, Appliance Sales and Installation
About us
“Our commitment to customer service hasn't changed in over 50 years: It’s the family tradition!”
Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service is a family owned washing machine & dryer repair company founded in Los Angeles in 1950’s by Ronald Rothman. Ronald taught his children the trade of washing machine & dryer appliance repair, carrying forth the tradition of meticulous work & customer service to his grandchildren. For three generations, Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service has been repairing, cleaning, & servicing home-use & commercial washers & dryers in the Los Angeles area, while maintaining a reputation for exceptional service. Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service is dedicated to providing reliable & affordable appliance repair. At Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service, exceptional value & dependability are company cornerstones, & complete customer satisfaction is the family tradition.
David gave me great advise as we had a power surge here and he gave me the pros and cons of fixing or replacing the machine . He highly suggested replacing the machine even though he could fix it . David wasn't looking to make money if it wasn't in our best interest . We have found our appliance repair team ! Thank-You David !
Description of Work: David gave me great advise as to replace or repair a non-working washing machine
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Timothy P.
06/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
My dryer is about 12 years old and was not drying clothes very well anymore. When I talked to them on the phone they already knew what the problem was and gave me a very reasonable quote. They arrived when they said they would and fixed the problem quickly. I really like these guys and will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Fixed our Dryer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Dorli B.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Initially, a little hard to contact. Then highly professional, asked for details about what was not working properly, then informed me that they would have to order a part, requested the model number of machine to make sure they got correct part, projected accurately how long it would take before they received the part. Came when promised and installed the new part efficiently. Extremely friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Replaced control panel on Sears Kenmore Elite front loading washing machine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
susan C.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Broker washer, no show with different service. David was very helpful on the phone ...knowledgeable, made suggestions for me to repair without coming out. Took my serial # /model# and actually researched my model and called me the next day without having paid a cent. Oscar came out and was on time, found the problem and repaired within an hour (having the part with him). EXCELLENT! Would use again.
Description of Work: Broken connector...would not spin or empty. Rewired connector and new capacitor.Checked washer when finished and cleaned out. .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
Robert R.
04/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I called and told David the problem with my mother's washer (drum getting out of balance) He sent Oscar out the next day and he diagnosed the problem, but he didn't have the parts he required with him. No problem, he came out the following day and completed the repair and ran a load of laundry to confirm the washer was working fine. I am fine with the price I paid and definitely fine with the quick response.
Description of Work: Kenmore Elite Oasis Washer drum out of balance. Replaced suspension parts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
rosamond E.
04/2013
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Update on a repair recently done...Johnny is now long gone and David took money for a repair that fell apart very quickly. Keep your money and call Oscar!!! Johnny was early and polite and articulate. He took the dryer apart and showed me what went wrong. I had way too much lint in the dryer and the lint had started to burn. Fortunately I had the dryer duct and vent cleaned out before Johnny got to my home so he cleaned out the machine and turned the gas back on and made sure that all was in working order. Turns out that the gas would not stay on because the dryer duct still had a clog. Johnny then cleared the clog and re-tested. After he was sure that all systems worked he put the dryer back together and took a look at my washer. He confirmed Dave's phone diagnosis and replaced a switch on my washer. After testing the washer he cleaned up, packed up and said goodbye. I am always amazed when a service experience goes so smoothly for such a fair price. My experience with Paul's was terrific from the time I picked up the phone to inquire about the possibility of saving my dryer to my goodbye to Johnny. I would recommend Paul's to anyone. Thanks, Dave.
Description of Work: Update a year later...David lost his employee "Johnny" so he came to do redo the washer repairs from the original visit one year ago plus a new repair on the dryer. His fix (which included tape?) on the washer held less than one week. AND i CANNOT GET HIM TO RETURN JUST ONE OF MY MORE THAN 10 CALLS. In essence he has taken my money and run. Not all repairs are perfect...it's really not a big deal...but when a business takes your money and runs with no conscious or ethics it makes you wonder how he got to this point of desperation. While using my dryer I realized that I was smelling an "electrical" fire. I called Paul's and Dave said he could send someone out on Monday. The repairman would have to look at my dryer and tell me whether it was repairable. He then needed to look at my washer and confirm a diagnosis Dave had given on the phone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$165
Michael H.
03/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
My 10 year old Frigidaire Gallery Series front loading washing machine was making unusually loud noises during the spin cycle. I called David and left a message describing the noises I heard. He called back about 90 minutes later and told me straight away that it sounds like my bearings are shot and it's cheaper/more cost effective to buy a new machine. He went on to say that it was very expensive to fix the bearings and he currently recommended LG machines. I thanked him for his candor and that was it. If he wanted to he could have come out and told me the same thing and charge me for a service call with the same diagnosis. For that, I thank him.
Description of Work: Diagnosis of loud washing machine during the spin cycle.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JERRY S.
02/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Oscar and Johnny were very efficient. The repairmen had the product back in order within an hour. They brought all the parts they needed in their truck, so that made the job go so smoothly.
Description of Work: It was a wonderful experience, from the lady who took my call, to the man who quoted an estimate, to the repairmen who did the work. We settled on a 9:00am appointment for today. Two young men, Oscar and Johnny, arrived on time and started assessing the problems. They told me what they found and what they suggested be fixed. I agreed to the repairs, they went about their business and the washer was in top shape, when they left. They were so nice and polite. Thank you Angies List.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
CYNTHIA H.
02/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
My washing machine stopped working and I couldn't figure out why. He arrived promptly and was able to tell me immediately that the problem was the switch triggered by the lid. He also noticed a problem with the agitator that I had been unaware of - but once he pointed it out, I realized that he was right because the problem he described that would be caused by the agitator not working right had in fact been happening (I had just chalked it up to it being a very old machine). He was able to fix the agitator also, and for a very reasonable price. He also told me a couple of things I should be doing differently to prolong the life of this old washing machine, which I really appreciated. It was an A+ experience!
Description of Work: washing machine repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Pamela K.
02/2013
2.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Called and phone call was answered immediately. I described the problem with my clothes dryer and was told the problem was probably the motor and would cost too much to make it worth repairing, if getting a replacement motor was even possible. This didn't seem right to me, so I was inspired to look up the information about my dryer online, and went through one of those diagnostic programs. None of the symptoms of the dryer problem I entered in the grid resulted in a diagnosis of a bad motor, plus motors for my dryer model and serial number were readily available for $100. I was able to get a friend to look at the dryer--he opened it up and cleaned it out, and it seems to be working better. I'm not sure it is "fixed" but I am pretty sure it is not beyond hope! So I give this place credit for answering the phone and talking to me about the problem, and also that they didn't come out to my house and charge me to tell me my problem was beyond repair. But I wouldn't recommend the service at all, based on my experience. I would recommend looking online for information a a first step, though. That's what I learned!
Description of Work: Phone call with service provider only.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
Response from Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service
We pride ourselves in very high-level of customer service. We suggested that the dryer may need to be cleaned-out or the motor may be bad. It was clear from our conversation that the age of the machine and cost of repair were of concern, we provided several options along with quotes. We appreciate your feedback however we took nearly twenty-minutes to go over all of the above listed options so you could make the most informed decision, which included declining us coming to your home to inspect the machine at Angie's List discounted rate. David Rothman Owner.
SARAH W.
02/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
My clothes dryer stopped drying and the door wouldn't stay shut. David diagnosed the door-related problem immediately and had me send him a photo of the dryer's make and model so he could buy the part before arriving. Unfortunately, the lack of heat was another problem which required a second trip to fix. It was difficult to get David to respond to my phone call, but once he started to fix the problems, he was punctual and efficient.
Description of Work: Fixed my clothes dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
MARK & LISA R.
02/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Left a voice mail, which was returned within an hour. Told about horribly squeaky GE Profile dryer. David said one way to repair would be to replace one part, but it would throw everything else out of balance and the squeak would return in a few months, and that proper repair required replacement of three parts, which would come to $200. As my alarm bells went off about getting gouged, David said he realized that sounded like a lot, about half the cost of a new (cheap) dryer. He said his personal opinion is to fix a GE once, then pitch it, as he doesn't like their appliances. He said he wouldn't blame me if I said no thanks. Either he's a really good salesman or super honest about his work. And actually, his bid was only a little more than other repair places that would only replace the one part and not all three. I didn't have the $ for a new dryer, so I told him to come out and do the fix. Only then did I discover I happened to live outside his service area, but he had a technician who lives nearby-ish. So I was the first appointment for his tech a couple days later. Tech was prompt, clean, courteous, well-spoken and had my dryer taken apart and back together in minutes. He didn't mind me watching what he did. Dryer works like a dream now. Recommend.
Description of Work: Repair really bad squeak in dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
GLADYS N.
02/2013
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
After reading the rave reviews, I chose this company. I left messages on 1/29, 1/30, 1/31, and 2/1. I also sent an email on 2/1. I talked to an answering service the first times and then left messages on what seemed to be the owner's message machine. To date, I have not received a return call or a return email. I am disappointed and wonder if the problem is my area code (310) or the brand of dryer (Kenmore) or??? It is especially baffling to me because I see others left positive reviews of work performed on the very days I was waiting for contact from the owner.
Description of Work: I was hoping to have my dryer repaired.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Deborah G.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
My elderly dryer suddenly wore out its belt- was not rotating the drum. The problem was accurately diagnosed over the phone and an estimate was given at that time. The technician arrived the next day promptly and performed the work efficiently and professionally. Highly recommend Paul's and would use them again if I need (hopefully not anytime soon) washer or dryer servicing.
Description of Work: Very Professional- Quick response
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Wendy C.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Called and left message. Call was returned by David in less than 2 hours. Arraigned for service to be done the next day at 4:00 PM. Serviceman Oscar arrived on-time at 4:01 PM. Turned out that the pump was clogged with debris and just needed to be cleaned out. He explained how to avoid this happening again. I asked him if this was something I could do in the event it ever happened again and he was glad to show me what I had to do. He cleaned out the pump, and ran a sanitizer through a cycle. The total service call was about 45 minutes. I definitely would recommend, Paul's!
Description of Work: Fixed front loading washing machine (wouldn't drain/spin).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
Bonnie G.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Arrived on time-looked over dryer very carefully. Said dryer has two major problems-not worth repairing. Honest-terrific-call David-he's great!
Description of Work: Dryer making squeaking noise-David advised not to repair-timer broken also. Also recommended make of new dryer-very helpful!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
Teryl S.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
David recommended that I save the cost of a visit, and try a duct cleaning service first. Very satisfied with his telephone advice.
Description of Work: Called about dryer not venting properly
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Daniel M.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Dave diagnosed the problem over the phone with me. He brought the parts with him on the service call. He fixed the machine in about a half hour.
Description of Work: Dave replaced the top-loading Kenmore washing machine lid switch, which had broken after many years of abuse (slamming the lid).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139.5
Rachel W.
12/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
We have used this company once before, and both times they were excellent. Paul was timely in returning our call, getting the needed part, and scheduling an appointment. He arrived on time and performed the repair quickly and to our satisfaction. If you need your washer or dryer fixed, this is a great company to call.
Description of Work: Repaired dryer door switch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Terri S.
11/2012
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
My dryer went on the blink this past Sunday and I placed a call to Paul's. Knowing that they probably would not be in on Sunday, I left a message hoping for a return call the next day. Monday morning when i still didn't hear anything, I called again. I was told that I would receive a return call from someone within an hour. I am still waiting for that call. Needless to say, promptness and professionalism are two very important qualities for me when hiring service vendors. I never even botherred to call back because their inaction and non-responsiveness spoke volumes to me.
Description of Work: This was just a service call for an appointment to fix a broken dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service
We sincerely apologize for any inconvience as it is procedure to return all phone call within two-hours. Unfortunately we feel short in this instance. We will continue to improve our protocol. David Owner, Paul's Service.
Lisa C.
10/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Called to get an estimate on a major part replacement for my badly-leaking washing machine. The guy on the phone was friendly, knowledgeable and straightforward. Not only did he give me an honest opinion about how much the repair would cost (I knew it would be a lot from prior estimates), but he advised that it was probably not even worth repairing (which I suspected), and then volunteered some recommendations for good washing machines. I was kind of on the fence about whether to repair or replace, so this was really helpful, and it was so nice that he took the time to give me suggestions on which machines would be good replacements. I will definitely keep their phone number on hand for future problems.
Description of Work: Provided estimate of repair costs and recommendations for replacement machines.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Barbara H.
08/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Prompt, efficient, careful work. Problem found and fixed. Appreciated the extra time spent making sure there were no other problems.
Description of Work: Found source of leak in washing machine
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
John M.
07/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
The response and repair went well. The owner even came on the 4th of July to determine what the problem was. The parts were found the next day and the repairs we done in the afternoon. The repair estimate was what he had quoted.
Description of Work: My washer was leaking water from the inside of the machine and not from the drain. it was determined that a hose was torn and a replacement was needed. It was also determined that a new belt was also needed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Christina P.
06/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I contacted Paul's because my washer and dryer both started to fail. Based on what I described and the age of the machines I was told it would be better to replace them and I got a recommendation about what to buy to replace them. I appreciated the response and the help and I will definitely call them whenever I need an appliance repaired.
Description of Work: No work was performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ron G.
06/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Our LG Washer was making a heck of a noise. I called Paul's and described the problem. The gentleman was able to tell me what he thought the problem was and specifically advised that since it was almost 50% of the cost of a new machine that we should consider repalcing it rather than repairing it. He also told me what had likely casued the problem (overloading!). A great piece of advice to have someone tell me that he did not want us to waste money and that overloading and machine abuse "kept him in business" but that this problem was best solved with a new machine.
Description of Work: See below. Advice was given to replace rather than repair.
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Service Categories
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FAQ
Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service offers free project estimates.
No, Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service offers warranties.
Paul’s Washer & Dryer Service offers the following services: Washer & dryer repair & sales.