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!
I called Doug on a wednesday after work to go over the issues with my fridge and he was able to come out to my house after 6pm same day which I felt was fantastic service. He immediately diagnosed the problem with my unit, told me what needed to be done, and how much it would cost. I thought it was reasonable and went with his estimate. Now, the only downside to this visit was that he was supposed to come back on that Friday to fix it. After waiting until 630 for him to arrive we called him to see where he was. He had told us that the part he ordered had not come in yet and he would come to fix on Monday. That was fine we just wish that he had told us ahead of time so we werent sitting around waiting. I would say this was a very minor issue, but wanted to share as this was the only reason his punctuality recieved a and quot;Band quot; and not an and quot;Aand quot;. Once he arrived again on monday he quickly installed the part and our fridge is working perfectly again. I would definately use Doug again and recommend him to others in need of repair.
Description of Work: Fixed our freezer/fridge; fridge was not cooling at all.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$173.3
Rebecca B.
06/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Arrived on time. Acted professionally.
Description of Work: Adjusted temperature of refrigerator and freezer. Evaluated problem of no water from water dispenser. Gave a quote if a part was later deemed to need replacement
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
$125
barbara A.
06/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
It went very well, he was prompt, coming well within the time frame that was agreed on. Very nice and we would call him again for any emergency that comes up in the future. We are very grateful for and quot;Angie's Listand quot;.
Description of Work: He inspected the stove and removed the inner parts of the oven to replace a part that had burnt out. He quoted a very fair price once he inspected the stove. He was pleasant and fast!
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
Alex S.
06/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Doug arrived on time, completed the repair and on his way within 20 minutes. Great service, called on his way to the appointment too. Thanks, Doug.
Description of Work: Had an Amana refrigerator that would not cool. Doug took 5-8 minutes to verify the problem, replace the part. Everything works!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$106
Wilma S.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I like the fact that he contacted me while in route. He was able to fix the dryer even though it is an old model. He fixed everything instead of advising us to purchase a new one to save us some money because we are selling our home.
Description of Work: He fixed our dryer and a stove door.
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
$115
Jamie S.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Doug answered my call early in the morning and arranged to come at a time that was convenient for me within 24 hours of my call. He was even willing to come the same day if I could be available. Doug spent the time to thoroughly investigate the problem (even reading the manual) and repaired the compactor on the spot. He charged $19.95 for travel and $80 for the one hour of service. The part was $16.00 which he had on hand. Thank you.
Description of Work: Doug called thirty minutes prior to showing up and arrived in the time window he had promised. He repaired our well used kitchen Aid trash compactor. Doug was neat and took care to be sure nothing scraped or bumped. A+ Will definitely use him again in the future. Thank you!
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
$120
Pam M.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Everyone else wanted so much more than him. He was very honest and reasonable. I give him the highest rating.
Description of Work: He repaired my microwave.
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
$95
Ben T.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
We were having an issue with our dryer where it was making a lot of noise when it was running. So I called Doug's number and he came over in about an hour. He figured out the problem with the dryer and ordered the new part right away. He was very professional and did a great job explaining the issue and what needed to be done. And the price was not too expensive either. I would absolutely recommend him and will definitely use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Repaired 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
$100
Glenn C.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Very professional Very responsive Very honest Very serious about his service and customer satisfaction.
Description of Work: Was referred to Doug's from a co-worker with a high recommendation. After making several calls to appliance repair companies in Hartford County, Doug was the only one that could respond the same day. In view that it was our washing machine and we have a 3 year old, it was difficult not to have a washer for any length of time. Doug responded within four hours and after examining the machine, he gave us his professional opinion and options. Our 10 year old Maytag had a bad transmission according to Doug and it wasn't prudent to replace it due to the cost and availability. Where most companies wanted 129 dollars or more to come through the door, Doug was far more reasonable and honest to working people.
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
$65
Tom F.
05/2013
3.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
extensive rebuild needed. was going to send an estimate but hasn't yet but, in his defense, he wasn't feeling well
Description of Work: Evaluated washing machine problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Steve A.
04/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
They came when they said they would come. They took a reasonable amount of time but it took a little while longer than necessary to finish the job. They were clean and they fixed the problem. They were a little on the pricey side but they got the job done.
Description of Work: I used Doug's Appliance Service for fixing our thermostat.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
lisa T.
03/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
He did an excellent job. He cleaned up after himself. He did not leave a big mess or anything.
Description of Work: I used Doug's Appliance SVC for dryer 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
Edward D.
03/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
The price included everything. Doug was very professional. He spent thirty years doing it and he really knows his craft. He can listen to a dishwasher rand tell what the problem is and where it is, that is how he diagnosed the first problem. He was very busy so he wasn't able to get back to me right away, so I had to call him to remind him. He did such fine work that I would definitely use him again. He is so good at what he does that he got busy but I did have to be a little patient too, to be honest. It was totally worth it, because he knows his stuff inside and out, and his prices are very fair too. He will also tell you if something is not worth fixing and he told me he could fix it if I really wanted him to but he told me eventually what would happen if I got it fixed, so he was really good about that. In other words, he is not trying to do a fix and run away, he really cares, he is conscientious about it, and he will tell you if it is not worth it. One other good thing about him was, after he fixed the thirty-year-old dishwasher, it worked fine, but in the last month, it started making a noise so I called him, he came out, and it was something completely different from the first time. The bearings were short now, he said he will not be able to fix that because it is inside the motor, so he would have to replace the motor and because it is so old, there is probably not a motor out there that he can get to swap. He also told me that I can continue to run it and it may last another year, if I can put up with the noise, and it was not going to hurt anyone. That was good and that is what we are doing, because we are having a hard time finding a new one that is even close to the one we have as far as the way it is built, the space inside and things like that. He was cool to tell us that so now we know we have a window before we have to get another one. He usually charges $35 to come out and whatever the cost fee is on the repair is but he only charged us about $20 last time, so he gave us a cut on that, and he said he would look out for a motor but I don't know if that is ever going to happen since it is so old. So he was really good.
Description of Work: I used Doug's Appliance Service to fix my thirty-year-old dishwasher.
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
Karen B.
03/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
As stated above, everything went very well.
Description of Work: Came and repaired a heating element in my dryer. We called him in the afternoon and he was there that night. Quick and professional. I put fair in price because it seemed expensive to me but then again I am not familiar as to the going rates/charges.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$186
Glenn C.
02/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Very well! As I stated above, Doug was able to fix our dryer quickly and efficiently. We were very happy to pay the small fee for the part and his time instead of having to replace our 2 year old dryer!
Description of Work: Doug came out to take a look at our 2 year old samsung dryer which had started making a lot of noise. I called him on Monday and he was able to come out the next day to take a look at it! Doug was able to diagnose the issue (worn out belt, drum installed backwards!), replace the belt with one he had in his van, and fix the backwards drum. He was quick, through, and professional. Doug explained everything to me in a manner that I, not being a professional in his industry, could understand. His price was fair and our dryer is as good as new! We're very pleased with his work and happy to add Doug to our roster of trustworthy home service professionals!
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
Christine M.
02/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Doug was very professional. There was a snow storm the day I needed service. He said he'd come out, but he had another client ahead of me. That appointment/repair took longer than expected but he called when he was going to be late and gave a new estimate on when he would arrive. He did, he looked at my washing machine. He had the part in stock in his vehicle and he made the repair. It was a very great experience. He charged exactly what he said.
Description of Work: Repaired/replaced the locking mechanism on front load washer.
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
$190
Thomas L.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Doug charged us a reasonable price for the job, and got the job done with no drama. I expect to use him again when we next have a need.
Description of Work: We cracked a glass stovetop on an electric slide in range. We ordered the replacement, but detaching and re-attaching the electric burners was more than I wanted to tackle myself.
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
$116
Cheryl C.
09/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
He explained everything thoroughly, had the parts on his truck and completed the job in an hour. He left damaged parts with us in the boxes that the new parts came in so you know exactly what he replaced. Very pleased with his responsiveness and quality of work.
Description of Work: My refrigerator stopped getting cold. I called Doug on Friday mid-day and he came out Saturday morning. The fan and the electrical board had to be replaced.
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
$350
Richard M.
09/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
An excellent experience from start to finish, and I totally recommend him for appliance repair.
Description of Work: My clothes dryer stopped working suddenly, so I checked Angie's list and called Doug. He answered his own phone and made an appointment for the following day in the evening. He gave me a two hour time window, and showed up right on time. Within minutes, he had dismantled the dryer and eliminated several possible problems. He then removed the circuit board and discovered a shorted out solder joint from an arcing to metal. The area had black soot all around it, and was the source of the power loss in the dryer. Instead of just ordering a $250 part, he cleaned up the soot and resoldered the component, then reassembled the dryer. I would have bet heavily that it would not work again without replacing the part. He plugged it back in, and it worked. The fee was quite reasonable, he was very good at his job, and he fixed a part that I thought for sure was fried, but he got it to work again. I would definitely call him again for any service, and highly recommend him.
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
LYRA E A.
09/2012
3.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
The phone call was answered promptly. I explained my dryer stopped running. It's a Samsung, 2 yrs old. Oh and I'm in a condo so it's in a tight space. The tight space prompted a reply that he doesn't service Samsung's. Should have said that when I told him it was a Samsung, instead of when I said it was in a tight space in a condo. I won't call him again. He did offer me and quot;good luck with thatand quot;.
Description of Work: No service performed as we never got past the phone call.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
Response from DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC
We don't repair samsung...
Emily C.
08/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I checked Angie's list and found Doug listed and his place of business was close to our house. He answered my call promptly, scheduled me for one day later and arrived within the two hour time slot he gave me. He had the part in his truck and completed the work in half an hour. I will use him again if some other appliance breaks.
Description of Work: The cable holding up the door of my Kitchen Aid dishwasher broke. The door felt like lead when you tried to close it. It required a new cable on the right side of the door.
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
$114
Pat C.
08/2012
3.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Repairman came on the same day as called - appreciated Spent 15-20 minutes for total stay Thought price was excessive - he charged as the his outline said - $19.95 to come, $40.00 to diagnose, and $30 to repair - $60.00 would have been more than sufficient.Certainly this cookie cutter type charging does not warrant us using him again or recommending him. My first experience with Angie's list was not a positive one.
Description of Work: Repair man was here 15-20 minutes - dishwasher was not draining completely - he found a crimped hose and hung the hose higher with a plastic hook.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
$95.67
Response from DOUG'S APPLIANCE SVC
I charged you $90 +tax to fix it... And I fixed it! Most companies charge $90 just to come out and diagnose your problem--not to fix it... They will tell you what is wrong with it, nothing more... Then you pay addition fees to fix it. I'm upfront and honest. I will do my best to tell over the phone what to expect in total repair costs. Other companies say that they can't tell you over the phone how much it will cost to fix it... I give all my customers a two hour service window... Most often I'm punctual within that time frame. If I'm going to be late... I always call! I value your time just as much as my own!
SUSAN W.
08/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
He did a great job and was done within hours of returning my call. Very happy with him and his expertise. highly recommend
Description of Work: We were gone for two weeks, refrigerator was down, not working. Doug returned the call immediately, gave great service and a fair price, nice guy too!! Highly recommend.
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
Scott C.
07/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Our dryer was broken - it would not turn on.I called Doug's number, he answered personally, and scheduled and appointment a day-and-a-half later.Doug arrived on time, successfully diagnosed the problem and fixed it. It ended up being a broken belt, for which Doug had a replacement in his truck. Doug was friendly, professional and experienced. I will call him the next time I need an appliance fixed.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired our broken Whirlpool cloths 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
$110
Madeline B.
07/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Doug arrived within the promised timeframe, quickly determined the motor and the shocks supporting the drum would need to be replaced and quoted us a price of approximately $350. After looking at the cost of replacing the machine, we called him back and asked his opinion as to whether it was worth making the repairs and if not, what brand(s) he would recommend based on his experiences repairing machines. He answered honestly that he was "on the fence" with regard to our particular situation and would do whatever we wanted to do. He suggested several brands and types of machines we should consider and we opted to replace the machine. Overall we found his cost estimates for repair and diagnosis quite reasonable.
Description of Work: Our washing machine was not operating properly - constantly going out of balance. I called Doug and received a return call the same day and briefly described what we were experiencing. He provided us with 2 hour window that he would be able to come to the house within a day of the call which was perfectly acceptable - this was not a dire emergency for us.
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Service Categories
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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!