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DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC

Appliance Repair

About us

I've been doing Appliance Service for thirty years. When you dial, your call is forwarded directly to my cell phone. I'll either be in transit to, or on a job; But I am happy to assist you in scheduling right on the spot. Service is the same day/next day in most cases. In life you get what you pay for... With my company you get much more! We stock many parts for same day repairs; But unfortunately, you can't have every part for every problem. It usually takes a couple of days to get the odd, non-stocked parts. So if your washer is agitating you and not the clothes... Or your dryer has got you hot but not the shirt collar in it...Call Us! :) Our pricing... Your bill is composed of three components: A $19.95 travel charge to the home, Labor ranging from $40 to $100 to make repairs/diagnose, Parts, if needed. (90% of the time the repair labor is $60)(If unrepairable or too costly to fix, there is a $40 dollar diagnostic labor charge, added to the $19.95 travel charge... with tax it sums up to $63.55)

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

We service Major Appliances most makes and models: Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Disposals, Compactors. Our pricing... Your bill is composed of three components: A $19.95 travel charge to the home, Labor ranging from $40 to $100 to make repairs/diagnose, Parts, if needed. (90% of the time the repair labor is $60)(If unrepairable or too costly to fix, there is a $40 dollar diagnostic labor charge, added to the $19.95 travel charge... with tax it sums up to $63.55)

Services we don't offer

Sorry no LG or Bosch... I repaired them for a year... Often receiving the WRONG repair parts and waiting 5 days for them... I HAVE A SOLID reputation... I'm not going to allow the servicing of Bosch and LG products to damage it!

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9120 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
2%
3
3%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 120 reviews

Diane J.
06/2020
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Maximum stars for Doug. On time, worked long and hard to repair. Unfortunately part needed was no longer available. Microwave old. HIGHLY recommend Doug. He is a wonderful man.
Description of Work: Repair 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
$63

Allison V.
07/2018
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Excellent! Doug came out to identify the problems. Gave me a quote. Ordered parts and charged exactly as quoted. Very honest, skilled work. I also felt secure knowing that he orders parts from the manufacturers rather than after-market parts. Would definitely hire again. Highly ecommend to anyone needing appliance repair.
Description of Work: Upright freezer and dishwasher repaired.

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

Walter C.
09/2017
4.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Very prompt, reasonably priced. Made diagnosis and ordered part. Returned when part came in. Dryer fixed and dried clothes though somewhat slow. Did not make sure that this was only problem. Come to find out that my dryer vent is also clogged. Feel that Doug should have checked for this and advise me what to do. Overall he is good though limited in his scope of repairs.
Description of Work: Dryer wasn"t Drying clothes.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Response from DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC
I strive to always give A plus service! Generally, if venting is plugged you can see it when you run the dryer. The heating element will glow brighter than it normally would do to restricted air flow. I always check for this. If there is a problem it can blow thermal fuses and cause another no heat situation. If the venting is less than 10 feet and accessible, I will usually replace it . This typically costs another 50 in parts and labor. If it is longer than this, 20 to 30 feet, and running through ridged pipe, I will inform you to get a company that specializes in vent cleaning. This is not a service that I do, and often will cost more than what I charge to make repairs. If I suspect that a dryer may also have a partially clogged vent, I will tell the customer to make sure that the dryer is drying within 50 to 60 minutes for jeans and towels. If it is not then you will need to hire a vent cleaning contractor. I'll tell you that when I'm there. If you ever have a problem or you don't feel something is working quite right--call me! I stand by the work that I do! I try to be very thorough! Can I miss something? Of course! I must also tell you that even though I repaired just your dryer, I would also have looked at the fill hoses on your washer to make sure there were no bubbles (if they were black rubber hoses). A hose with a bubble is one ready to break, flooding your house. I also would have told you about this so you could avoid a flood!

Fred L.
09/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Doug had to order a new part. When it came in he called to schedule an appointment and installed it all within a few days. Great service!!!!
Description of Work: Heating element in our kitchen stove did not work.

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

Glenn C.
04/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Doug was honest and forthright about the issue with the machine. He suggested replacing the machine due to the repair cost involved in making the machine whole again, thus, we opted to repair it one more time. This is our 4th or 5th dealing with Doug and we would not use anyone else for all our appliance problems. He usually responds same day if you catch him early enough and is extremely fair in his prices and labor charges. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: called Doug's Appliance Center with a Maytag Neptune Dryer issue.

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

Doina D.
01/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Doug gave me a price for a diagnostic as we made the appointment over the phone. When he'd determined the problem, the diagnostic price came off the bill, and we only paid for parts & labor. VERY fair price! He answers his own phone, makes and keep appointments promptly, and is very personable. He was also very flexible about when he'd arrive to do the work. I have a strange work schedule, and he easily worked around it. I couldn't be happier!
Description of Work: Maytag dryer wouldn't work. It turned out that it needed a new motor.

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

Linda C.
10/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great. He quickly diagnosed the problem.
Description of Work: Dryer was running but not drying

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
$68

Jackie R.
09/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Doug was Excellent! He gave a very fair price and was right on time. The only thing I wish he did want take a credit card. Thank goodness my fiance had cash when Doug came. All in all I would hire Doug again in a second.
Description of Work: The dishwasher handle needed to be fixed and the fridge needed to be looked at.

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
$120

Carlos J.
09/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Pretty well. After I called we made an appointment for the next day. He showed up within the time window he gave me, and completed the job within an hour.
Description of Work: Oven was not starting, had to replace the oven igniter

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
$150

Ratnesh V.
06/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Very good. He was punctual and kept me informed at every step. He looked at the dishwasher and immediate knew where the problem might be. With in next few minutes my dishwasher was working again.
Description of Work: Fixed my dishwasher

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
$116

WENDY P.
06/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The repairman came within in the two-hour window he gave us when we called, and he fixed the washer promptly. He was friendly and informative and got the job done quickly, since he had the part in his vehicle. We will definitely call him again.
Description of Work: Repaired washing machine that had stopped mid-cycle.

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
$136

DEEPTHI B.
03/2016
4.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
eOver the phone he mentione dhe will conme between 3 and 5 but came at 5.20 pm that ok. Then he saw the burnner and try to unscrew the screw which he could not do it later he cleaned with the pin. So in my view as service man he should able to unsrew even it is tight which he coul dnot do it . So i didn't like the service, He himslef told the spark pin gone down and to move he need to unscrew so he could not doit that too also. then he charged 63.90 43. as labor but when i asked he argues since i don't want to argue i paid. but the way he told over the phone is not correct. am not satisfied with the service
Description of Work: Spoke over the phone and first he told it is 63.95 and if any parts used that may cost etc

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$106.3

Response from DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC
I'm sorry that you were not satisfied with my price. I was very clear with my pricing. It is also printed in black and white on Angies list; I told you over the phone what it would cost BEFORE, I came to your house to perfom the service you requested. I NEVER want there to be any confusion as to what I charge. When it comes to pricing, I'm the walmart of appliance repair. You will not get better service at a cheaper price! It is true that I was unable to remove two of the "rusted" top burner screws. I could have removed them with a drill, which would have been much more costly. However, I was able to clean the orfices with a special pin/tool. I'm always very profesional and curteous. I go above and beyond to give each customer the best experience when using my company. I charged you $106.30 incuding the Tax to make the repair... Most companies charge $80 to $100 just to come out and tell you what is wrong--reparing it at a much higher cost than I charged you, often in excess of $200 dollars. ( Customers have shown me various repair bills. I have seen them with my own eyes.)

Greg F.
01/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
This is the second time I have used Doug for appliance repair. I called him at 1pm and he was at my house by 6:45 (gave me a window of 6-8). He was concise, efficient, and accurate. Doug had the part in his car, and the next thing I knew he was writing the bill and left. I would HIGHLY recommend him. A+ service. Compared to the competition, Doug has them beat on price too! Honest guy doing honest work.
Description of Work: Diagnose and repair gas oven that wouldn't pre-heat.

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 K.
12/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Doug came within 1 day, and promptly identified the issue and got it repaired. We're happy about the service and the outcome.
Description of Work: Replaced the ice-maker line for our refrigerator (it got broken, and was causing a leak)

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

$117

Jill C.
12/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Called in the morning and Doug was able to come that evening in the 2 hour window he gave us and the job was finished quickly,
Description of Work: Changed our starter in our oven, he had the part on hand and the job was completed in a half an hour!

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

Nancy M.
10/2015
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I was very disappointed and frustrated and still have a broken ice maker. I will have to try and find a new repair person - who will hopefully be able to communicate and fix the problem. I have never had a negative experience like this from anyone I have gotten on Angie's list and that is really why I use Angie's List so much.
Description of Work: Our ice machine is broken in our refrigerator -Doug came out - the first time he left because i didn't leave a check - he then would give 2 hour windows of time - he has been on time sometimes and not others. He came the second time and charged us $200.00 to get an ice maker. He came and replaced the ice maker - it did not work and I couldn't call right away because of the Jewish Holidays. - he came back out and discovered that he had ordered the wrong ice maker and ordered a new one. Each time he ordered a new part I always had to call and see if it was in and I had to do all of he following up. So then he came out again and installed a different ice maker - it did not work again and it was also making small ice cubes. He came out and adjuster the ice maker in 2 seconds without really doing any diagnostic work - once again the ice maker didn't work. He next ordered a different part - I called to see if it was in - he said he would call me back. He did not - I called again and he said the part was in. I then asked what his thinking was with this part because the prior steps taken did not fix the problem. - He got very defensive and rude and said I should call someone else to fix the problem. he came

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$200

Response from DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC
I went to this customers home to repair her icemaker. I was very specific that we did not do any billing with the initial conversation. I arrived in my two hour window. Nobody was home and there was no check to pay me! It was not a very good first experience with this customer, I almost didn't return; but she apologized, so I did return. (I should have followed my gut and not came back.) But I rescheduled, again I showed up in my two hour window. I ordered a genuine,( not generic) icemaker. The web page showed two icemakers without a serial number destinction. I received the wrong ice maker. I reordered the ice maker... And returned with it... I was running late, and as a curtesy I called.... Because also, if I am running late, people sometimes need to leave. Why would I want to drive somewhere, if someone is not home? I call not just for the customer but for me too. I apologized for running late... Everyones time is precious. I came in the evening when she was home. I replaced the correct icemaker. I watched it fill and checked the water level for the cube height. It was correct. She called me a MONTH later to tell me that it was making small cubes... I went to her home and adjusted it, knowing that she would most likely need a new inlet water valve. I charged her no additional money. She called to say that it stopped making ice all together. I ordered her an inlet valve. I also told her that this has been a frustrating experience for the both of us; but that I would take care of her by charging her only for the inlet valve, with no additional labor. I called to tell her I was on my way, because there was doubt as to wether she was going to be home or not. She already stood me up once! I told her if she was not going to be there, that she needed to leave a check to pay for the water inlet valve. (Around $70) She then made her intentions know that she was not going to pay me... "How do I know it's going to work?" I told her there is only an icemaker and a water valve to the system. That it would correct the small cubes, and that the icemaker stopped functioning because a small cube most likely got stuck in the ejector arm. She was adamant that she was not going to pay me. I told her that I would not leave a bill. Then she tried to tell me that I never fixed it correctly, and why am I charging her more money. I reminded her that it worked for a month and she never called to say she had a problem. I am very honest! I take pride in my work! I do things right or I don't do them at all. I always do the right thing! Tell me the truth and I will always give you the benefit of the doubt... Lie to me to try and get something free... Forget it! I won't go that extra mile to help you! She had a second problem unrelated to replacing her icemaker, and I told her to call somebody else! She could have paid me only for the valve and had a Ice once again. I was charging only for the valve, no extra labor as a good gesture for a frustrating experience, and to try and achieve customer satisfaction. I am never rude... I am always professional! I will go that extra mile for you, and I stand by the work that I do. On another note the streets were torn up down to the dirt... I had a detour during one of the visits... They only do this when they replace underground utilities like gas, sewer and water mains... Her old valve probably saw some sediment from the construction. Unfortunately,inlet valves can not be disassembled.

Sue L.
10/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called Doug in the morning and he gave me a 2 hour arrival window that same afternoon. He showed up on time and was very courteous and fixed the ice maker.
Description of Work: I had an issue with my ice maker which would not stop pushing ice out. The motor kept running and trying to push ice out even after I removed the ice bucket and turned off the ice maker.

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

bunnie Z.
09/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Doug just left my house. Called him this morning about 9:30am and he said he would be here between 11:00a - 1:00p. He was here at 12:3p. Quickly diagnosed the problem, had the part in his truck and repaired my washer in less than an hour. All it took was my lunch break! Of course the cost is always more than we want to pay but compared to other quotes from area repair shops, his price was fantastic. Fast, efficient and reasonable. Will definitely call him again for all of my appliance repair needs. Thank you Doug!
Description of Work: Replaced motor in 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
$240

Donald C.
06/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We are very happy with his service. He was on time, quick, and inexpensive. A great deal.
Description of Work: He fixed our refrigerator which was leaking water.

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
$106.3

Kevin K.
03/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Our gas stove was not operating well. It kept going on and off and took forever to get to desired heat. It made a whoosh flame sound while warming up that was not normal. I called Doug and he cam same day - he had the part which was an igniter - ours had gone bad and was not sensing properly. The job took about 30 minutes and it works great!
Description of Work: Fixed Gas Stove

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

don H.
03/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Highly recommend Doug. Showed up when he said he would, professional work. Explained what he had to do. Price more than reasonable. Great service
Description of Work: fixed our 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
$143

Henry P.
02/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
It went well. He was very knowledgeable. He adjusted the washer machine to take stress off the water pump by not pumping against gravity. He was able to run the washer machine without water which allowed him to balance the machine correctly. This is the second time he has been to the house and we are very pleased with his service. He is timely, works quickly, and is always giving advice about how to maximize efficiency.
Description of Work: Adjusted the balance of my washer 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
$106

Shiela B.
02/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called Doug yesterday and was able to make an appointment for today. He came out during the hours he said he would, was very informative about the problem with my washer, was able to get it working again. He also looked up the necessary replacement part and informed me of the cost. He took the time to fully explain the problem, It was a pleasure to deal with him.
Description of Work: Diagnosed the problem with 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
$63

Michael K.
01/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Doug promptly responded and came over the next day. Very knowledgeable, thorough and experienced. Happy about the service and about the outcome.
Description of Work: Examined the dishwasher, identified the root cause, and got it started...

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
$63.75

Robert P.
12/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called Doug's Appliance Service at about 10:30 AM, talked with Doug and made an appointment for 3 to 5 PM. After about an hour Doug called back to say that he had a cancellation and he was available in the next half-hour. Upon arrival he inspected the stove and the oven and checked the gas valves and electrical panel. He confirmed that the oven did not light even though everything else was working. Then confirmed that the igniter was not performing properly, the resistance in the igniter was too low. After shutting off the power, he removed the igniter and replaced it with one from his truck. After connecting the electrical wires and mounting the igniter he tested again and we could both see that the igniter was getting very hot. In a matter of seconds the gas ignited. A further test was done to be sure that the gas shut off properly when the igniter cooled off. It did. I am a curious guy and Doug didn't seem to mind explaining things to me as he went along. I learned a lot. I found that the price for the new igniter was significantly cheaper than what I could get it for locally and about equal to what the on-line parts places charge (and then there is a delivery charge on top of that). So, I got an expert service man, and a lower priced part. And it was all done in less than an hour. From the time I initially called Doug's until it was all done, it was about 3 hours. That is great service. This great service is why I said that I was fortunate to not be able to get the part to do it myself. This was better.
Description of Work: Gas stove oven would not light even though the range burners worked fine. After reading some information on-line about my stove I thought I would try to do this repair myself. Fortunately I was unable to get the correct part in a timely way, so I read reviews of appliance repair businesses and chose Doug's.

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
$176.49

Contact information

957 TOLLAND TPKE, Manchester, CT 06042


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Appliance Repair

FAQ

DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC does not offer free project estimates.
No, DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC does not offer a senior discount.
No, DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC offers warranties.
DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC offers the following services: We service Major Appliances most makes and models: Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Disposals, Compactors. Our pricing... Your bill is composed of three components: A $19.95 travel charge to the home, Labor ranging from $40 to $100 to make repairs/diagnose, Parts, if needed. (90% of the time the repair labor is $60)(If unrepairable or too costly to fix, there is a $40 dollar diagnostic labor charge, added to the $19.95 travel charge... with tax it sums up to $63.55)
Sorry no LG or Bosch... I repaired them for a year... Often receiving the WRONG repair parts and waiting 5 days for them... I HAVE A SOLID reputation... I'm not going to allow the servicing of Bosch and LG products to damage it!

Contact information

957 TOLLAND TPKE, Manchester, CT 06042


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed