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Local Home Appliance

Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Gas Grills,

About us

Local Home Appliance is a family owned company. We pride ourselves in timely service with many years of experience. Our company was started in 1967 by Will Shumaker. It is now owned by Matt Shumaker. We are in our second generation of service! We have experience with many brands and types of appliances. We are a very conservative company, both financially and environmentally. We strive to achieve the highest quality of work for a reasonable cost. Appliance Repair is something I have been involved with all of my life. I enjoy the work and my customers. I also enjoy the challenge of learning to service new brands of appliances. We even service LG appliances as well as other import brands. We are, also, willing to give technical information over the phone whenever possible. Give us a call and we will do our best to answer any questions we can! We service Lake County, Mchenry County, and parts of Cook county. We do our best to use new technology in our business when appropriate and cost effective. This is done to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Thank you! Matt Shumaker

Business highlights

57 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Appliance Repair

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.981 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 81 reviews

Catherine O.
01/2022
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Excellent provider! Called and left message asking for an appointment and heard back shortly thereafter. Technician, Matt, scheduled an appointment for the next day. He arrived on time and fixed our problem in minutes. He also looked at a nonfunctioning trash compactor and showed us an "on" button that had inadvertently been turned off. Reasonable charges. Will definitely use Local Home Appliance again.
Description of Work: Loose handle on a SubZero Refrigerator.

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
$109

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thank you for the work! As a small business, we rely on word of mouth to grow. We are grateful for every individual service call. Have a great day!

Michelle B.
12/2020
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I didn't actually use Local Home Appliance for a repair as he was unavailable due to the holidays. However, he called me back and provided me with a couple of recommendations for other appliance repair providers, which I thought was commendable!
Description of Work: Refrigerator Repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Local Home Appliance
Glad to speak to you. I trust you had a good Christmas!

Craig M.
05/2020
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Called Local Home Appliance and left a message describing the issue. Matt called back within 5 minutes, we discussed possible issues with the washer, and I asked him to come take a look at it (understanding that due to the washer's age it may not be worth repairing). Matt happened to be in the area and was here in 20 minutes. He quickly diagnosed the problem as a broken coupler, replaced it, and the washer is working great. This is the second time we have used Local Home Appliance (previously on our dryer) and we could not be more pleased with the professionalism and friendly service on both occasions. I wish Angies had a possible rating of A+ for Local Home Appliance!
Description of Work: Agitator on older Whirlpool washer was not working.....making grinding sound.

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
$165

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thanks for the review. I look forward to providing you with service in the future!

Kevin W.
06/2019
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Sunday evening requested quotes from 4 companies on Angie's List. Local Home Appliance was the first to answer that same day. Said he could come out the next day Monday but I had an appointment to go to so scheduled for Tuesday morning. Said he would be at my house between 9-12, he arrived at 9:15. Luckily it was a minor repair, rod jumped out of its mount. He was able to easily fix. Very friendly serviceman, answered all of my questions. He even agreed with me when I jokingly blamed my wife for breaking the washer. Will gladly use them again.
Description of Work: Top Loader Washer Basket jumped out of alignment

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
$139

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thanks for the review! It was a pleasure getting to know you. Should you need anything else repaired in the future, give me a call!

Carey N.
10/2018
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Unfortunately he wasn't able to fix the dryer, it had blown its control panel, but he gave it a good go and was very knowledgable and professional.
Description of Work: Dryer Repair

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
$79

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thanks for the review. It is a bummer to condemn an appliance for a customer. But sometimes that is the best that can be done. I look forward to servicing your appliances in the future. Haha [Member Information Removed] great day!

Julie C.
05/2018
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Our dryer was heating but not drying. Matt explained the problem and fixed it quickly. He scheduled the repair quickly and arrived on time. We would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Dryer repair

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
$175

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thanks [Member Name Removed]. Let me know if anything else breaks. Have a great weekend!

Kathy P.
08/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Matt was great! Very prompt arriving for the appointment and was completely honest about what my issue was.
Description of Work: Washing machine repair

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

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thanks for the review. I'm glad your issue wasn't major. Hopefully your appliances will prove reliable over the long haul! Matt

Whitney S.
06/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Matt was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable about my GE dryer. Luckily, Matt was able to use one of my other existing dryer knobs to replace the stripped dryer knob that was no longer working. Very quick fix and didn't have to pay for any parts.
Description of Work: My dryer knob stopped working, rendering my dryer useless.

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
$69

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thank you for taking the time to call and give me the work. I know you could have contacted any company. I was glad to be able to affect such a simple repair and save you some money. Have a great day!

Jeff M.
06/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Contacted Local Home Appliance on a Sunday. Matt responded Monday morning and was out the same day to look at the ice maker. Matt figured out the problem in less than 5 minutes. He made a trip back to the office to get the replacement part. There was no charge for the additional travel time. Upon his return an hour later, he had the ice maker fixed in 10 minutes. Ice maker is still working two weeks later. Very appreciative of Matt's responsiveness and professionalism.
Description of Work: Ice maker in Whirlpool refrigerator stopped working and needed someone to diagnose and repair.

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
$335

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thank you for the work. I am always thankful for a new client. It is a bummer when the first repair for a new client requires an expensive part. So, I appreciate the positive review and your comments here and at your home during the repair. Have a great day!

Colleen N.
06/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They came out and replaced something in my dryer. They are very responsive. You can not get a better company to come out and look at your appliances. It was $165 but I got a discount because I am on Angie's List. THey were very nice and cordial.
Description of Work: They repaired an appliance.

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
$135

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thank you for the positive feedback. I am pleased to have been chosen to provide service for your appliance. Have a great day!

Robin V.
03/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Matt diagnosed the problem over the phone and notified me that the part needed was expensive. After discussing the situation with him, I told him to order the part and schedule the installation. Within a day, the part had arrived and the following day he was at my home fixing the issue. Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My friends and family love having the issue resolved. Thanks Matt!
Description of Work: Called Local Home Appliance to assist with a high pitched noise that was coming from my Maytag range. This problem annoyed everyone that came into my home.

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
$430

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thanks for the positive review. As a servicer, I get nervous when accomplishing an expensive repair (expensive part) because I do not want other customers to assume the repair was costly due to high service rates. That is why I wanted to research the part for you before initializing a service call. It is also difficult accomplishing an expensive service call as the first time work for a customer. So, I am glad you are satisfied with the work. I look forward to continuing to do work for you should any other issues arise. Matt

KATHLEEN H.
03/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
In two minutes, Matt had the ice maker unstuck and showed me how to work it. No repair was needed and the cost was minimal.
Description of Work: Came to fix Samsung Refrigerator 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
$69

Response from Local Home Appliance
It is always a pleasure to be able to accomplish a repair without the use of expensive parts. I appreciate the opportunity to service your refrigerator. Hopefully it will prove to be a reliable appliance for years to come.

Sharon A.
02/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called Matt about making a repair to our dryer. An appointment was scheduled and he called to let me know he was on his way. I was extremely pleased with the service I received from Matt. He was prompt, courteous, pleasant to talk to and explained exactly what the problem was and what he was going to do to fix it. The price was extremely reasonable. I have never used this company before, but will certainly do so again when the need arises.
Description of Work: Dryer Repair

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

Response from Local Home Appliance
It is always a pleasure to do repair work for a new customer. Let me know when you have any new work that needs to be done. Have a great day!

Paty V.
01/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Matt was great! Great at communicating and very prompt.
Description of Work: Washer was stopping mid-wash and dryer was not drying. Dryer needed a burner rebuild and the washer needed the drain pump to be cleaned 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
$180

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thanks so much for the opportunity to service the appliances at your house. I am always pleased to gain a new customer.

Violeta A.
12/2016
4.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Never used services too far from my home
Description of Work: Oven repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Local Home Appliance
I think you have the wrong company that you are reviewing. I do not service Chicago. I have never been to your house.

Deborah L.
06/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Returned phone call promptly to schedule date for repair, came on time, quickly assessed the problem, told me how much it would cost to repair and completed the repair within thirty minutes. He was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a very good experience. Dryer is working like new. I will call him again for any future repair needs.
Description of Work: Repaired dryer that was squeaking and not heating up.

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

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thanks for the opportunity to provide you with a repair. I appreciate your trust and your business. Matt

Elaine D.
06/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I didn't know who to call when my refrigerator started to leak. I checked on-line at ANGIES LIST and found that my membership had expired so I signed up again and went to the appliance section where I found several possibilities of a repair service but chose this one because it was located in my area.......only 10 minutes away. I will certainly recommend Local Home Appliance to anyone that needs a good repair service.
Description of Work: My refrigerator was leaking and Mike (the owner) made time in his day to come out the same day I called him. He was able to fix the problem and was in and out in less than a hour. I definitely will have him again if I need to have any of my appliances fixed. Very professional.

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

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thank you for the business. It was great meeting you and providing the service you needed. Matt

Walter K.
03/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Went quick. Pleasure to do business with he was very informative about the appliance. Would definitely recommend them to friends. The
Description of Work: Replace ignitor

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

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thank you very much for the work. It is a blessing to have a career I love doing work for grateful clients. Matt

Michelle B.
02/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
He arrived quickly and found where the electric supply was for the dishwasher and had it operational in 15 minutes
Description of Work: We recently moved into a new home and could not get the dishwasher to work. Called Local Home Appliance and Matt came next day and found the problem and had it working within 15 min.

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
$69

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thank you for the work. It was great speaking with you while checking the dishwasher.

Michael K.
02/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called Local Home Appliance to request service. I left a message on answering machine and within 2 hours Matt called me back. He was heading back to the office and my house was close to his return route. He stopped at my house, diagnosed the problem and fixed it within 20 minutes. The dryer had a bad gas igniter which he replaced. He also replaced the solenoids at my request as a preventative maintenance tactic. The clothes dryer now generates heat to dry the clothes.
Description of Work: Fixed Kenmore clothes dryer that would not heat up.

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
$179

Response from Local Home Appliance
Thank you for the business. I try hard to provide service in a prompt manor.

Stefan L.
11/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The customer service provided by Local Home Appliance is outstanding! When I called, I spoke with Matt and he was able to scheduled my appointment immediately. He arrived on time was very professional and courteous. He diagnosed the issues and took the time to explain them to us, he completed the repair of our dryer. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Matt was able to quickly diagnose the issues with our dryer and provide an honest assessment and complete the repair

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

Deepankar J.
10/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Our seven year old Samsung washer started making a lot of knocking noise during the spin cycle. It sounded like it the drum was imbalanced, but it didn't used to make this noise before. I called Local Home Appliance and the fellow, presumably Matt, who answered the phone asked about the washer's history and the symptoms. Based on what I described, he felt that it was most likely that I needed a new washer, as there was probably an issue with the drum itself. Matt went on to recommend buying an American brand for our next purchase, as they're easier to repair and have better longevity. Matt gave me an honest assessment, even if it meant that he could potentially miss out on charging for a house visit. Such honest is hard to find, but it's surely appreciated. I feel like I can trust Matt. I got off the phone and started writing this review. I then realized that our dryer was squeaking too and I had forgotten to ask Matt about that. I called Matt right back to ask whether it was something repairable. He said it was and I was glad to hear that he was available relatively soon to come take a look. Based on our interaction thus far, I'm thoroughly impressed. Keep up it up, Matt!!
Description of Work: Local Home Appliance gave me an honest assessment of the washer repair required

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jenifer Z.
09/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I smelled a horrible burning smell after my clothes dryer finished a drying cycle. I left a message for Local Hope Appliance Repair and Matt called me back the next day. He was able to come to my home two days later. Matt was very knowledgeable about the workings of the dryer (also answered questions I had about my washer, too). After a thorough inspection he found the cause of the burning smell was due to some lint that had ignited during the cycle, but put itself out. (This lint was not in the lint trap but inside the dryer itself.) So the lint was no longer burning, just the burning smell remained. He vacuumed out all of the lint that had found its way inside various parts of the dryer, some burnt, some not. He told me the burning smell would be present for a few more cycles and gave me some tips on how to speed up the process of removing the smell. All in all I was very pleased with the service I received from Matt. I appreciate how quickly he was able to come out to look at my dryer (especially given all of the laundry piling up!) Additionally he was great about answering my (many) questions about the dryer and my washer as well. He put my mind at ease so I felt safe to use my dryer again. Should I have any future issues with my washer/dryer, I will definitely call Matt again.
Description of Work: Matt cleared out all the burnt lint in the clothes dryer and fully inspected for any other 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
$89

Jeff M.
09/2015
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
After calling a handful of other providers, Matt was the only one willing to even come out and take a look at a wine refrigerator that stopped cooling. Matt found the problem immediately and explained the issue with the cooling mechanism that was broken. It turned out that the refrigerator wasn't manufactured anymore and parts would be hard to come by. Matt could've gone the route of recommending we buy a new refrigerator and moving on, but instead he said he was going to call a supplier to see if they had the parts. He contacted me within a week and said he was able to find the parts, and we scheduled the service. For both appointments he was on time, friendly, and professional. The entire experience was refreshing, and that he saved us over $1000 from not having to buy a new refrigerator was awesome. I'd definitely use Matt again for any appliance repair.
Description of Work: Fixed a wine refrigerator that wasn't cooling

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

LIsa F.
09/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Matt was very responsive online in responding to my request for service and setting up a quick appointment. We had multiple exchanges so I felt comfortable and he was prepared. He showed up on time. Great personality and work ethic. Service done quickly and completely. Warranteed for a year. I'd use him again for sure.
Description of Work: Replaced the ice maker and inspected dispenser/flapper system and other related 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
$260

Response from Local Home Appliance
It was great talking to you and taking care of your fridge. I look forward to repairing any other issues you may have with your appliances in the future. Matt

Contact information

3012 Ilene Dr, Island Lake, IL 60042

www.lhaservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Appliance Repair,
Handyman Services,
Gas Grills,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Local Home Appliance is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Local Home Appliance accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Local Home Appliance does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Local Home Appliance offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Local Home Appliance does not offer a senior discount.
No, Local Home Appliance does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Local Home Appliance offers warranties.
Local Home Appliance offers the following services: Appliance Repair

Contact information

3012 Ilene Dr, Island Lake, IL 60042

www.lhaservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM