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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 51-155 of 155 reviews

Doug T.
05/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
the service.I called Ace Appliance when I noticed that my fridge was warm on the inside. Tom was at my home the following morning, ten minutes early (big points for that). He found the problem in a few minutes, and was able to fix it then and there because HE HAD THE PART and didn't have to order it. An hour later my fridge was working. I'm very happy with the service.
Description of Work: My refrigerator was room temperature on the inside.

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
$270

Nora P.
05/2012
5.0
appliance repair, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
Very professional worker. Prompt service.
Description of Work: Worker examined counter-top microwave. Made safety suggestions.

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
$54.95

Arlene & Richard H.
04/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Everything went great. Tom came out the first time to assess the situation and order parts. He explained everything thoroughly and gave me an estimate. He came the second time to perform the work. He did everything swiftly and professionally and went the extra mile to make the left door close easier. The work came in a few dollars under the estimate. The lady in the office was very friendly and accommodating of my time in setting the appointments. I chose Ace Appliance due to the excellent reviews that I read on Angie's List. I agree with those reviews and would not hesitate to use this company again.
Description of Work: 1. The right side trim of the deli drawer of my refridgerator snapped off causing the drawer not to work correctly. Service Performed: Trim was ordered and replaced. 2. The plastic lid to the deli drawer was cracked due to dropping a heavy can on it. Service Performed: New lid was ordered and installed. 3. The double doors of the refrigerator never completely closed on their own. Service Performed: Tom, the service man, showed me that it is the nature of the left door to need a nudge to completely close and then the right door will close on its own. He lubricated the left door mechanism so that it would close easier, replaced an O ring to even up the doors to each other (I hadn't noticed that they were not even!), and discussed other things I could do myself to encourage the doors to swing shut.

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
$148.55

Hideo H.
04/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We called Ace Appliance and spoke with Valerie. She was knowlegeable, friendly and took our information quickly and efficiently. She fit us into their schedule for the next day and we were given a two and one-half hour window. Tom arrived during the first hour and quickly diagnosed the problem as a leaking water line behind the refrigerator. When pulling out the refrigerator, he used plastic pads to protect the hardwood floors. Once out, we could see the refrigerator had been leaking just as he said. Tom thoroughly explained the problem and asked questions about how we used the water dispenser. He then gave us several alternatives to correct the issues but recommended the least expensive solution based on our answers and the age of the refrigerator. We appreciated Tom's knowledge, professionalism, and honesty in dealing with our refrigerator problem. He could have steered us towards the more expensive solution but chose to recommend the one that best fit our situation. Finally, Tom also provided very valuable insight into the useful life of our particular refrigerator and what to look for in the future. We recommend Ace Appliance without reservation and will use them in the future. In chatting with Tom, we mentioned that all our appliances were approximately the same age and having problems, such as our dishwasher which had been fixed twice before by another company. He took one look at it and said what was wrong and why it went wrong...he then told us what the previous repairs had been which was spot on correct. Tom knows his stuff besides being a nice gentleman.
Description of Work: Ace repaired our 12 year old GE Profile refrigerator. The ice maker was not making ice, the water was very slow filling a cup and the thru the door water unit was leaking. Tom from Ace Appliance diagnosed the problem and fixed the issues.

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
$130

Kristine K.
02/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Monty from Ace came out to assess and repair our three year old washing machine which was leaking. Within a few minutes he determined that the problem was a blockage in the drain pipe and that there was nothing wrong with the washing machine itself. He explained this to us and suggested that we might be able to fix it ourselves and that, failing that, we should call a Roto-Rooter type service or a plumber . In the end, we were able to fix it ourselves so our only cost was the charge for the service call. We were very pleased and would definitely call Ace again.The whole story is as above. We could not have been more pleased with the services rendered.
Description of Work: Assessment of washing machine which appeared to be leaking.

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

Heather R.
01/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Our dishwasher was making loud grinding and squeaking noises. I contacted Ace about a repair and they were very friendly and helpful for repairing our Bosch. They also referred me to another company for our other appliances. They called the day before the repair to confirm the appointment and showed on time. Tom was very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. Before making the repair, he informed me of the charges and said he could do it as he had the parts in his truck. After the repair was done in a timely manner, he showed me the wear on the old parts and explained the risk of flooding the kitchen if one of them had failed completely. Dishwasher works quietly now. No more grinding or squeaking. Plus, we repaired it before it could flood the kitchen.
Description of Work: Tom repaired our ten year old Bosch dishwasher by replacing two worn parts.

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
$250

Althea H.
01/2012
4.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Service person stated it was an electrical problem so I had to pay money to an Electrician to check my power and they found nothing wrong. The receptionist at Ace questioned if the Electrician was licensed and that made me pretty mad.
Description of Work: They repaired a dryer that was not heating. A very good rate.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

SENA M.
01/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
It went very well overall. The technician arrived, assessed the situation, knew what was the problem, had the part in the truck and he was soon on his way to help someone else. His work was so detailed, he did it all and we are quite happy.
Description of Work: We have a fairly new Kitchenaid refrigerator that began icing up in the freezer. We called Ace Appliance and got an appointment quickly. The technician who came knew exactly what it was (a drain valve that froze up, something common in cold weather) and he worked hard to fix it. He didn't just replace the valve with one better than the one he replaced, but took out all the ice in the bottom as well as opening up the back, removing all ice buildup on the coils which was a tedious job. He did an excellent job, he knew what he was doing. He also noticed our light was out, another common thing for the newer machines and replaced that. He said our fridge is a good quality, we can trust it, it was just a valve that was amiss. He was thorough, worked well and quickly, was very professional and pleasant. Ace Appliance is the only company we call for all our appliance repairs as they always know what they are doing and are always on time. We are grateful for their excellent service, it is a relief knowing we can count on them without question.

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
$127

Teresa H.
01/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The overall experience was great. Very prompt service. Calls were returned immediately. The people are very professional.
Description of Work: The service person explained everything to me in terms I could understand. He was great!

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
$206

SENA M.
01/2012
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Overall great. The tech came with the new part, installed it promptly and left.
Description of Work: We have a Whirlpool dryer that was failing, it would work, then it wouldn't. This was confusing as it is less than 5 years old but Ace Appliance said this sometimes happen as it was the computer inside which are sometimes defective. We made a date for repair but when our machine seemed to be up and running well, we cancelled the service order with no problems from Ace - they understood and were very pleasant about it. When the machine failed more fully, we called again for the repair. They gave us the number for Whirlpool to see if we could get some help with the cost as they are not cheap. We didn't get help there but Ace appliance did not mark up the cost of the computer and did give a very reasonable price for repair. They are always prompt, available and know what they are doing. They send the right tech to do the jobs. When our dishwasher wasn't working, we got very instructive help there as well. We don't call anyone else for our appliance repairs.

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
$300

C W.
11/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They were excellent, showed up on time, very timely and was done in 30 minutes, and prompt in all ways. He came prepared to fix the problem.
Description of Work: I used Ace Appliance for repair the dryer door latch.

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

Richard C.
10/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Tom from Ace Appliance Company did a very good job. We were very happy with him. He was willing to try out and see if he could help us out but it didn't work. Our oven needed a part that is no longer manufactured. He came out two times to our house. He charged us only for his first visit. It was a pretty standard price. He came in the second time to inform us that the part was not being manufactured anymore. So, I got our oven replaced. Tom was very thorough. He was very professional. I had confidence in what he was doing. I sometimes feel like these appliance guys try to set one up but I never got that feeling about Tom. He was serious about his job, I appreciate that. He was always on time. He would call us ahead of time to inform us that he is coming. He was well equipped with his tool kit. He did not waste our time; he just went right to work. He really knows what he is doing. I would have him back in my house in the future if required.
Description of Work: I used Ace Appliance Company about a week ago. I wanted our oven to be checked out.

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

Ashish H.
09/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I liked his work. If I need to use him again, I will call him. He was good. I guess his diagnosis was right because I had some other people come in and they couldn't find the problem. This guy came in and he figured out the problem. He's knowledgeable about his work and that's about it. I will use his services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Ace Appliance Svc for large appliance repair. I last used his services may be three weeks ago. He came in and gave me an estimate first. He diagnosed the problem with the appliance and figured it out, and then he did the job.

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
$80

ALICE L.
09/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Monte arrived exactly on time at 1:30, diagnosed the problem immediately and was able to fix the suds and verify the dishwashing cycle. The entire appoint lasted only about 20 minutes! This is the second time I've called Ace Appliance and I would use them again.
Description of Work: Diagnosed that excess suds had caused the water to pour out of the front of my dishwasher. Used a simple trick of a few drops of vegetable oil to remove the suds.

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
$65

SALLY S.
08/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
When I initially called the office a 'real' person answered. She scheduled an appointment for early the following week. I would have liked it fixed right then but that wasn't possible. The repairman was on-time, knowledgeable, and fast. Only thing I would like to mention is that you must tell/remind them to apply their senior discount. I'd mentioned it on the telephone but neglected to inform the guy on day of service. Once I discovered this, I called their office and, after a bit of back-and-forth discussion, a check for the discount amount quickly arrived in the mail. Thank you!
Description of Work: Our old washing machine broke down; it made noise but nothing was happening. The service repairman came out, quickly determined what the problem was, and replaced the worn out part. Quick & efficient!

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

DEBBI AND GEORGE B.
07/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Tom was persistent in getting the problem fixed. I appreciated that he was willing to come back 3 times, and he only charged me for the one visit. He was fast, competent and ethical. I love that prior to every appointment Valerie calls and gives me a time range. I also appreciated that Tom came back 3 times, and didn't give up until the microwave was fixed. Tom was also very knowledgeable about the microwave, including the details behind the brand, which I found very helpful to know. I feel like I was fairly charged and I am very happy with the work. I called 4 repair companies (all from Angie's list); Ace was the only one who called me back. And you know what? I'm glad! They are wonderful and I highly recommend them. Thank you Tom and Valerie!
Description of Work: My 4 year old built in microwave/hood was making a loud noise. I called Ace and they sent Tom out the next week. He immediately diagnosed the problem as the magnetron, and since the microwave was under warranty, told me how to get one from GE. He warned me that they might give me a hard time, and so I was prepared to deal with GE when I called (it took 4 calls to get to someone who would send me the part). Tom came back to put the new magnetron in...and it turns out that wasn't the problem, even though in 95% of the cases, it is. He thought it was something to do with getting power to the magnetron (I don't remember the name of the part), and ordered the new part. He came to the house a 3rd time, installed the part, and the microwave purrs like a kitten.

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
$200

Caroline W.
06/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
When I called the person was very courteous and helpful. They called to confirm the day before and gave me a 2 hour window for the service. The technician even called when they were 30 minutes away so I could meet them at my home!! I had them come out for my leaking washing machine,thinking that a hose was loose or needed to be replaced. Turns out that I have a clogged drain that needs to be cleaned. So no service was actually performed. The service visit cost $59.95.
Description of Work: Had them come out for a leaking washing machine. No service was performed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Deborah L.
05/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The repair went speedily, the result was successful, and we even got our water filter replaced for less that if we had purchased it at the store. As for our dishwasher, we were unsure if it was functioning, so the technician evaluated it and determined that it was in fine working order and no parts were necessary. Another pleasant surprise!
Description of Work: Service technician repaired our refrigerator and evaluated the efficacy of our dishwasher (hadn't been used in four years). He fixed the refrigerator, and told us that our dishwasher was in good condition and did not need any parts.

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

Victoria L M.
05/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
All I can say is WOW, these guys are great! The lady on the phone was courteous, and returned my call with the scheduling information when she said she would. The repairman showed up at exactly 9 AM even though I was given a 2 hour window. He identified the problem, gave me an estimate, told me he had the parts in the truck, and 20 minutes later he had replaced the pump, cleaned up the area, and was on his way. I will definitely be using them again the next time something breaks.
Description of Work: My washing machine had stopped in the middle of the rinse cycle leaving the drum full of water and wet clothes, before smoke started pouring out. On the phone they thought it might need a new belt, after examination, he concluded the pump had gone out and I needed a new one so he replaced it.

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
$170

ROBERT F.
05/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Tom arrived on time, was clean and neat, and well organized. He had clearly done this before, and finished in 35 minutes. He re-assembled the cooktop, and thoroughly tested all functions, even ones he had not worked on. The service was excellent, from start to finish.
Description of Work: Over the phone the company gave a clear estimate and probability of success. A 23 year old gas cooktop had a stuck control valve, and new valves are no longer available.

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
$90

Peter C.
04/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I searched online and they had very positive reviews. When I spoke with them on the phone they were really terrific in terms of planning a date for their service to accommodate our busy schedule. They did everything they said they would do. i was very satisfied with their repairs and it is nice to be able to do laundry again. I would definitely hire them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Ace Appliance to replace a heating element in my 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

Annette M.
03/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Very good service. Informed me my refrigerator was too old to repair. Paid for the service call and really appreciated his honesty. Did a very thorough job. Excellent! Very prompt and congenial as well.
Description of Work: Refrigerator 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

Elizabeth C.
01/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
my refrigerator water stopped. he came and not only took care of the problem but explained to me why it happened, how the refrigerator was made and what I could do to take care if it myself in the future. While there I told him about a problem with my oven, he found the problem and fixed it too. He was kind, clean, explained every step and left me with a working refrigerator and oven. calling again for another problem just now.
Description of Work: fixed the refrigerator in door water and the gizmo that regulated my oven

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Ashleigh E C.
01/2011
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
My interaction with the technician was good. He knew exactly what the problem was and was able to fix it right away. He also answered a few other questions about some other appliances. I would definitely recommend them. I have nothing to compare their price with, but I know that you pay a lot to have your appliances repaired or replaced. I think it was pretty fair. I wasn’t shocked when they gave me the price. The quality of the work was good. It took them about a week to get out to me since it was around the holidays, but it was worth the wait. I could live without my microwave for a week, but I did have to wait for the technician to come out.
Description of Work: Ace Appliance repaired my microwave probably in October or November.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Lawrence T.
01/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We called Ace about our ice maker not making ice, and the person (a woman) who answered said it is common to have the water in the intake tube freeze. We, with a hair dryer, warmed up the tube, and voila!, found our ice making capacity back! We were saved the cost of a service person coming to the house, thanks to the advice given on our initial phone call. We definitely would use and recommend Ace to all. Thank you Ace!
Description of Work: We wanted to have our ice maker in our Maytag refrigerator/freezer repaired. It simply stopped making ice - and then sometimes mysteriously makes some.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

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

Insured
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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