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Ace Appliance

Appliance Repair, Appliance Repair - Small, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

Richard and Jane Fox started Ace Appliance service in 1957. Some may remember their store on El Camino Real in Santa Clara. When Richard and Jane wanted to retire, Tom and Valerie Forney bought Ace Appliance from them. Richard and Jane still work for Ace on a part time basis. Tom has been in this business a long time. He has quite a huge fan base. We call him the "rock star" of the appliance world. Our other tech Monte has been with us for several years, and we have been great friends with him for nearly 20 years now. Valerie runs the office and schedules all of the appointments. If you call, you will most likely get Val on the phone, or Richard or Jane. 4 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fee applies. License number: 38127. Additional contact: Valerie Forney.

Business highlights

67 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Appliance repair-dishwashers, dryers, washers, stoves, ovens, microwaves & refrigerators.

Services we don't offer

Plumbing & electrical.

Amenities

Senior Discount

$6.00



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9155 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-155 of 155 reviews

Anne G.
10/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Arrived on time and diagnosed the problem immediately. Had the part (motor module) in his truck and replaced it quickly. Was in and out in exactly half an hour. Boy am I impressed. Wish I had called them sooner. Would definitely use their services again.
Description of Work: Fixed Kenmore refrigerator ice maker which had stopped making ice months before.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160.58

Sam D.
09/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I would use Ace baised on the recommendation of my repair guy.
Description of Work: The person I used to fix my washer (LP Appliance Repair) worked with Ace for many years and has nothing but good things to say about them.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anne M.
09/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Service person arrived on time. was very pleasant, knowledgeable, got right to work and made the repair. Cleaned up all mess and left within the hour.
Description of Work: Fixed plugged dish washer

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Lynnea H.
09/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Courteous, prompt service. Was called to ask if it was o.k. for service person to arrive a little early, which was fine, as was expecting another delivery at same time. Machine was thoroughly checked, and as it is 12 years old, I expected his diagnosis: It would not be worth fixing, since it was leaking oil, etc. He also helped me secure the dishwasher overflow valve on my sink, which I had taken apart to clean, but couldn't get back together again. I was just charged for the service call, which was reasonable.
Description of Work: Looked for cause of constant drum imbalance in washing machine

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael A.
09/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They were very clear about the problem. They tried to not make it any more expensive than it had to be. They worked to retain any materials they could and just replaced what needed to be. They came back a second time and were prompt and got the job done very quickly.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken computer in our oven.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Pat E.
08/2013
5.0
appliance repair, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
Ace Appliance is the best! My apartment size dishwasher cost as much as a and quot;normaland quot; size dishwasher and I was not looking forward to having to buy a new one. I called Ace Appliance since the last time I had work done on it through the dealer it cost half as much as buying a new one. I was told they had to look at it first to see what the problem was before they could commit to fixing it. The man that came out was professional, polite, and thorough. The dishwaser suffered from too much detergent build up that had hardened over time. He scraped and scraped and got the filter out and got the pump working properly, and told me what to do for the future. It is 100% better than it was before he arrived. And all that for a very reasonable price. I would absolutely recommend Ace Appliance to anyone and will certainly use them again in the future. They know what they are doing!
Description of Work: Fixed my dishwasher so I didn't have to buy a new one!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89.95

Jonathan S.
08/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The technician was punctual, and diagnosed the problem quickly and accurately, based on his experience and familiarity with this unit. He ordered the correct part, and returned to install it, and t works splendidly. The dispatcher was courteous and helpful, as well.
Description of Work: Replaced fan and light controls on Kitchenaid range hood microwave

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Leonard L.
08/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Service man arrived shortly before the scheduled time. He quickly diagnosed the problem which he was familiar with. The defrost water drain had clogged and the water backed up into the freezer and eventually ran out from the front of the fridge. He made sure that he had the repair part BEFORE he took apart the freezer section and broke out the ice buildup that was all over the inner cooling mechanisms. It was a lot of work and took at least three quarters of an hour. He had to pull the fridge out of the wall hole (he put down protective sheets so as to not dent the wood floor) to get at the bad part in the back. This was not a job I would have tried myself. It was well worth the money. He worked quickly and cleaned up as he went along. Based on my interactions with the office people and the service person this company was unusually professional and well trained. I just wish that other home service providers were more like this.
Description of Work: Repaired water leaking from refrigerator on to hardwood floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Eric F.
08/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Everything is explained above . . . I wish my ratings could be as high for Angie's list. FYI, I found ACE through a friend.
Description of Work: Repaired washing machine bu replacing small part. Service call was $79 plus $5 part. This must be the 4th time I've used ACE, and every time has been a "A" 10 result. They are the ACE of their business. The last time they fixed the water leak on the frig ice maker and catch a mouse that was hiding behind the frig, What more could you ask for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Terrance G.
07/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Ace appliance was great. Called their number and talked to a live human being. They said they would call by end of day and give a two hour window when the technician would arrive. They called and gave a window of 12 - 2 pm. Sure enough the technician arrived at 12:20 pm. He found the problem and fixed it in less than 10 minutes. They were honest, punctual and priced very competitively. What more could you ask for. I will use them for any future appliance problem.
Description of Work: Trouble shooted and found the control panel was locked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Lillian F.
07/2013
3.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
inept repair resulted in subsequent return repairs - very unstisfactory.
Description of Work: tested oven, heating element, replaced part and oven worked for 2 days and needed to be repaired again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$200

Ren S.
05/2013
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great! Ace Appliance was helpful and courteous on the phone, and even managed to get the repair person out sooner than anticipated, which was helpful since we use the microwave for so many things throughout the day.
Description of Work: Our built-in microwave stopped working and we thought it was the electronic front panel. Ace Appliance came out and it turned out we didn't need to replace the entire panel after all. Our microwave is now working again thanks to them checking a few internal wires.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Ronald C.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The experience was very good and I was pleased. They were fast and the technician knew exactly what he was doing. It turned out to be a lot easier than what I thought. I have used this company twice and will use them again if needed.
Description of Work: For appliance repair I used the ACE Appliance out of Sunnyvale or Santa Clara.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

ELAINE A.
12/2012
4.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Our washing machine went out - and this time, the motor was fried. It took a while to coordinate the times because we were out of town for a while, the motor arrived just when we were gone and then the technician was out of town. We played phone tag for a couple weeks, and some of the communication wasn't clear (I'd think that we'd made an appointment, and then they'd call to confirm the night before, but when I didn't call back, they wouldn't call me back or show up). Partly my fault, partly theirs. The work was good when it was finally done, and the washer works well now.
Description of Work: Ace replace a motor on our washing machine.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Chad M.
12/2012
5.0
appliance repair, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
ACE Appliance was great from making the appointment, to getting the job done. The service tech even gave me a few pointers on things that would help my dishwasher run better after the repair.
Description of Work: I had my dishwasher fixed and my ice machine fixed as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Donna L.
12/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The repairman was very professional, had the part he needed on hand in the truck and fixed the refrigerator for us very promptly. My only complaint is that they have gotten so popular, when I called, the first available appointment for the fridge was 4 days out! Luckily they had a cancellation and were able to come that afternoon. They also came out a few weeks ago to repair our washing machine. They replaced the motor control unit on our kenmore elite washer, which turns out did not actually fix the problem. They sent someone out again to replace the central control unit and he discovered that the drum was missing a couple of bolts and would probably fail soon. So they recommended getting a new machine since the cost of both of those repairs would be close to $700, he put the old part back in the existing machine and only charged me $60 for the service call. I really appreciated their honesty and would call them again anytime!
Description of Work: Fridge & Freezer were not maintaining coldness & freezer was leaking - they replaced the compressor start device and thawed out the defrost system that was causing the leak. They also came out a few weeks ago to repair our washing machine which was giving us F11 errors. They replaced the motor control unit on our kenmore elite washer, which turns out did not actually fix the problem. They sent someone out again to replace the central control unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Laura J.
11/2012
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They refuse to service our address, which is in the hills above Foothill College. This is the first service vendor we've contacted who will not drive up a paved public road to our house (10 minutes from I-280). I guess they can afford to be choosy. They did return my call to tell me they wouldn't come, which I appreciated.
Description of Work: No service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Gary P.
10/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Outstanding customer service.
Description of Work: Brought my dead washing machine back to life for a simple service charge. ACE Appliance is serious about customer service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Hideo H.
10/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Tom from Ace Appliance had been out to repair our refrigerator water dispenser earlier in the year. About three months later, we found water underneath the refrigerator and Tom returned to fix the problem. We had turned off the water to the refrigerator and turned it back on when Tom arrived. To our surprise, the refrigerator did not leak and Tom could not find a leak anywhere. Tom was very thorough in his search and spent time looking for a leak that did not re-occur. He did not charge us for this service call. Ace Appliance stands behind their work and provides outstanding service. We recommend them without hesitation and will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: This is an update to a previous review. We called Ace Appliance for a refrigerator water leak.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

SUE T.
09/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They are terrific and told us after they repaired my appliance that I needed to do something about re-ducting. I have been a customer of theirs for a long, long time.
Description of Work: I used Ace Appliance Service to repair my washer or dryer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Aimee B.
08/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Examined freezer to let me know the compressor was failing. Estimated that the price to repair the 15 year-old freezer would be $600-800 and said 15 years was a good use expectancy for a freezer. I decided to replace the freezer. The repairman reassembled the old freezer and left the area as he had found it. He was polite and informative.
Description of Work: Examined freezer to let me know the compressor was failing. Estimated that the price to repair the 15 year-old freezer would be $600-800 and said 15 years was a good use expectancy for a freezer. I decided to replace the freezer. The repairman reassembled the old freezer and left the area as he had found it. He was polite and informative.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59.95

Terry E.
08/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
ACE Appliance arrived on time, identified problem and serviced appliance quickly. Appliance now functioning properly. Service person was very nice and knowledgable.
Description of Work: Ace appliance serviced our fridge/freezer to fix an intermittent problem. Problem was intermittent and working at the time of the visit, ACE recommended and replaced a computer board. Fridge has been working fine for the last 3 weeks, looks like problem was solved.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Charles W.
06/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
It went extremely well. They came as promised and completed to work.
Description of Work: Our refig was making noise so they replaced the fan motor. We had used them before to replace an in cabinet microwave. They do excellent work at a fair price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

David S.
06/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
It went very smoothly. They were reasonable with their pricing and showed up on time. They repaired a piece of glass and were very honest with us. We were very pleased with their service.
Description of Work: They repaired our oven.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Karen D.
06/2012
5.0
appliance repair, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
In both cases, our repairman arrived at the appointed time, was very professional, and most importantly, extremely knowledgeable about the appliances. My husband handled the microwave repair and said he had it fixed faster than he expected it to be. When he came for the oven repair, he had determined the problem in less than 20 minutes and let me know he had to order a part. He thought it might take a week or two to get it, so imagine my surprise when they called two days later to schedule an appointment because it had arrived! He came back at the appointed time and had it fixed in about 10 minutes. There was no payment until the repair was done, as per their procedures. Also, he went above and beyond because I asked him about our clothes dryer and how it seemed to have lost heat. He checked it for me at no charge (I wanted to pay him!) and determined everything was ok. An interesting side note: our glass cooktop shorted before our oven went out. We called Ace but they were booked and could not get to us soon enough. So we went with another Angie's List provider that had a good rating. Two repairmen came out, determined what the problem was, and ordered a part. When they came out to install the new part, they had ordered the wrong one. They did provide excellent customer service by immediately going to a supply house, purchasing the correct part, and fixing it an hour later but they just didn't seem as knowledgeable as Ace. We will be calling Ace for all our appliance repairs!
Description of Work: We had Ace out twice. Last summer they fixed our GE Profile Microwave and in May they fixed our GE Profile Oven. The microwave tray was not spinning and the " Bake" function on our oven didn't work (although Convection Bake and Broil worked fine). On "Bake" the oven never got to the proper temperature and even if we got it there by using Convection Bake it couldn't hold that temperature.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Contact information

PO Box 2631, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

www.ace-appliance.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

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Service Categories

Appliance Repair,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drain Cleaning,
Glass and Mirrors

FAQ

Ace Appliance is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Ace Appliance accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Ace Appliance does not offer free project estimates.
No, Ace Appliance does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ace Appliance does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ace Appliance does not offer emergency services.
No, Ace Appliance does not offer warranties.
Ace Appliance offers the following services: Appliance repair-dishwashers, dryers, washers, stoves, ovens, microwaves & refrigerators.
Plumbing & electrical.

Contact information

PO Box 2631, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

www.ace-appliance.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM