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UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC

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

About us

Universal Appliance Service has been under the operation of Charles Thompson since 2001 and is a family ran business. We offer residential and commercial appliance repair. We have seven technicians that cover the Louisville and surrounding counties, and Indiana; we also have a sealed system authorized technician. Our repair turnaround time is 3-5 business days if the part is available locally and not on back order. For any product where parts aren’t available locally it takes 7-10 business days. We charge an $89 service call which covers the trip charge & diagnosis, after diagnosis is made the technician will provide customers an estimate for repair should parts be needed or additional labor. For customers whom have multiple appliances to be serviced we charge a $35 diagnosis fee for each additional appliance. We warranty our labor for 30 days and parts for 60 days.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We can repair, clean or install appliances. We are manufacturer authorized to service the following appliance brands under warranty: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Tappan, Samsung, GE, Hotpoint, LG Electronics, Goldstar, Sharp, Asko, Avanti, Bosch, Gaggenau, Siemens, Thermadore, Dacor, Danby, Fisher & Paykel, DCS, MDA, Everstar, Haier, Magic Chef, and Greenway. We service all brands out of warranty and we also provide service for numerous extended warranties and homeowners insurance.

Services we don't offer

We do not buy or sell appliances or haul away old appliances (unless we're installing a new one for a customer).

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

2.212 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
25%
4
0%
3
8%
2
17%
1
50%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.6
value
2.7
professionalism
2.4
responsiveness
2.4
punctuality
3.2
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Laura K.
08/2020
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They came 5 times (4 for the ice maker). A for effort but F overall. I have two long dents in my hardwood where they pulled the refrigerator out without putting something down and they won’t call back about that. Also had to come back once because they didn’t have a button on the ice maker and another trip left the water on when they couldn’t get the ice maker to work - if my daughter hadn’t come home and found it the floors would have been ruined!
Description of Work: Refrigerator/ice maker repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Lindsay R.
10/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I was referred to this company after having gone through a nightmare with another local appliance company. I cannot say enough how wonderful my experience was! The ladies in the office were very helpful when scheduling my appointment. It was rescheduled once due to the technician being out on my original date, but they called at 8:15 that morning to let me know that they’d need to reschedule (my appointment was between 12-5). I was rescheduled for 2 days later, and John was my assigned technician. He determined the problem in less than 10 minutes and said he’d order the necessary parts for the repair. Mind you, the other company told me that I was “just putting more than 15 clothes in at once and causing the washer to make those noises” - actual words. I received a call when the parts came in, and John and CJ came back to make the repair. Both men were respectful, professional, pleasant, knowledgeable, and informative. They even went into extra detail about what may cause certain things to happen. Answered questions I had about my dryer (not being serviced) without even being annoyed. Both men treated my home and appliances with extra care. I would absolutely hire them again! Most companies you encounter treat you as if you’re a “warranty” customer who doesn’t pay, but I never once felt that way with this company. Thank you!!!!
Description of Work: Repair on washer - performed under manufacturer’s warranty

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeffery H.
04/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The owner himself came out to make sure he saw the issue himself and immediately started to make calls to have someone from a specialized department contact me to get the issue resolved. He made sure that I was extremely satisfied and assured me that my wife and I would be happy with the over all out come of the repair and issue that was brought to his attention
Description of Work: I needed someone to come out an address a previous issue that was reported.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeffery H.
04/2017
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I used this service because it was under warranty and recommended by the manufacture. The tech showed without the parts that are clearly typed on the work order and after 15-20 minutes he notified us that the appliance had a screw sticking out that was it. We further investigated that he used a seal and to cover my busted cabinet that he busted. Oh he signed the work order that he fixed the issue and yet the dishwasher still doesn't latch and I still don't have a kick plate.
Description of Work: Nothing. They knew the issues and came out without the proper parts and then broke my cabinet and tried to blame someone else

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC
We apologize for the technicians ill performance, however, the technician that was out to the customers home is no longer with us as of 4/18/17 (before knowing of the incident). The Mr called and advised us of the situation today and came in with his receipt the technician left. As a result we are ordering the proper parts & the service manager will be returning to repair the unit and assess the damage. We have insurance that takes care of these types of matters, we know it's inconvenient, but we will handle the problem to the best of our abilities to make as painless for both parties.

Mary C.
09/2014
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
This company has absolutely horrible customer service. They had to reschedule with us FOUR times and they NEVER returned my calls via their work number. I would not recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: This provider was assigned to us thru a warranty company. They were to come out and inspect our broken washing machine and repair it.

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


Response from UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC
Our records show we rescheduled the customer once because a technician called out sick (appointment moved from 9/4 to 9/8) and upon diagnosis on 9/8 we found a bad drain pump, ordered the part and once received on 9/12 we tried to contact for parts install. It looks like we never spoke directly back with the customer; we got word from the extended warranty to return the part and the customer was cancelling their contract with them. Our apologies if the customer service was bad then (2.5 years ago)....our office personnel is exceptional now.

Danelle C.
09/2013
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They scheduled my appointment for Tuesday from 10-2, I called at 2:30 and apparently they had it in there system that my appointment was for Wednesday. I called and spoke with a woman for 20 minutes, making sure I would get a 30 min ahead of time call and told her to keep the appointment for Wednesday with a range from 10-2, I called on Wednesday at 1:30 since I hadn't heard anything only to have another lady rudely tell me the appointment had never been confirmed. No apology ,nothing. When asked if we would at least get a discount of some sort if we rescheduled the service the woman said since we didn't have the name of the person we said we confirmed the appointment with no. Awful customer service, complete disregard for other people's time and very unprofessional! WebRep Overall rating
Description of Work: Never showed for the appointment. WebRep Overall rating

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


Gina R.
08/2013
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
When the appointment was made, the scheduler told me if I had the range hood, the repair man would install it. He was just to call them and say he "had an add" (their lingo not mine). The repair man said no way - it was a two man job and he could not do it. He went outside and made a phone call. When he came back, he said another guy could come and help, but I would need to pay them $100 each. Later in the week, my brother (who is not a repair man), installed the hood by himself in less than 5 minutes. Shame on Universal Appliance.
Description of Work: Replaced heating coil. Was suppose to install range hood

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

$147.03

Steve V.
08/2012
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
order parts that were not needed.the machine just need to be cleaned..
Description of Work: never completed repairs on dishwasher...the tech was totally not qualified to work on this dishwasher.ordered part that were not needed and did not properly level when he pushed it back into place.water was everywhere....

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

$400

Jill M.
01/2012
3.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Overall I felt I paid too much for the service they offered and the follow up with my complaint was non existant.
Description of Work: I have had this company come to my house three times. The first two were to fix an HE washer that was not spinning enough to get the water out of the clothes. They had to come back twice - the 2nd time, the problem was fixed although the clothes still do not seem as dry as I think they should. The third time they came because my dryer was taking too long to dry the clothes. They charged me the service fee after putting a piece of paper in front of the out take and saying the vent was clogged but they don't clean dryer vents. I told the tech - very matter of factly - I did not want to pay the service fee for that and to have the manager call me to discuss. I felt that they should have told me to do that before they sent someone out - I could have put a piece of paper in front of the vent. The manager never called.

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

$50

06/2006
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I HAVE DEALT WITH THEM TWICE. THEY FIXED IT THE FIRST TIME BUT THE SAME PART BROKE LATER ON. I THOUGHT THAT THEY COULD HAVE FIXED IT BETTER THE FIRST TIME. THE SECOND TIME THEY COULD NOT FIND A REPLACEMENT COMPRESSED UNTIL AFTER THEY PAID ME OFF AFTER TELLING ME THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. AT LEAST THEY DID GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK, BUT I WAS REALLY DISAPPOINTED THAT THEY COULDN'T JUST FIX IT AGAIN.
Description of Work: IT WAS AN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR THAT HAD GONE BAD. THEY TRIED TO FIX IT ONE TIME, BUT THEN GAVE UP WHEN IT BROKE AGAIN.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

JOANNA E.
06/2006
2.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
THE TECHNICIAN THAT CAME OUT THE SECOND TIME WAS MORE PROFESSIONAL THAN THE FIRST ONE. I COULDN'T REACH ANYONE RIGHT AWAY. THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PART AND THEN IT HAD TO BE BACKORDERED. WE WAITED ALL DAY ON A SATURDAY AND THEY NEVER SHOWED UP.
Description of Work: THEY HAD TO REPLACE AN ELECTRONIC BOARD IN MY REFRIGERATOR, THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER IT WENT OUT AGAIN AND THEN THEY SENT OUT AN ACTUAL G.E. TECHNICIAN TO FIX IT AGAIN.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

06/2006
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
THEY'RE A PRETTY GOOD COMPANY. WE HAD A PREVIOUS COMPANY THAT CAME OUT HERE AND DID A SIMILAR JOB AND WE TOLD THEM NOT TO COME BACK. THEY WERE SLOW TO RESPOND, BUT UNIVERSAL WAS RIGHT ON TOP OF IT. WHEN WE CALLED THE COMPANY WHERE WE BOUGHT THE REFRIGERATOR, THEY GAVE US UNIVERSAL'S NUMBER AND SAID IT WAS THE BEST. THE PRICE WAS FINE, ACTUALLY WE WERE EXPECTING IT TO BE MUCH MORE. WE THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE THING, BUT THEY WERE ABLE TO REPLACE THE PART THAT WAS BROKEN.
Description of Work: THE ICE MAKER IN MY REFRIGERATOR WAS BROKEN. THEY REPLACED A PART IN 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
$63

    Contact information

    5682 Shepherdsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40228


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    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:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

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

    FAQ

    UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC is currently rated 2.2 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    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: Closed

    UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC does not offer free project estimates.
    No, UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC offers emergency services.
    Yes, UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC offers warranties.
    UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE SVC offers the following services: We can repair, clean or install appliances. We are manufacturer authorized to service the following appliance brands under warranty: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Tappan, Samsung, GE, Hotpoint, LG Electronics, Goldstar, Sharp, Asko, Avanti, Bosch, Gaggenau, Siemens, Thermadore, Dacor, Danby, Fisher & Paykel, DCS, MDA, Everstar, Haier, Magic Chef, and Greenway. We service all brands out of warranty and we also provide service for numerous extended warranties and homeowners insurance.
    We do not buy or sell appliances or haul away old appliances (unless we're installing a new one for a customer).

    Contact information

    5682 Shepherdsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40228


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    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:
    Closed