Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Raker Appliance

Appliance Repair, Appliance Repair - Small

About us

We have been repairing home appliances in the north Baltimore and Harford County area since 1968. Ours is a very personal father and son operation. We offer over the phone help where possible and advice on the best brands to purchase. From laundry appliances, such as washers and dryers, to kitchen appliances, such as fridges, ovens, icemakers, freezers, dishwashers, microwaves, and more. If you own it, odds are we’ve fixed it. If you have any questions or are ready to get a service call started, give us a call.

Business highlights

56 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We repair all the major brands including front loaders and imports. We have the extensive resources needed to repair all the computerized models. We concentrate in Timonium, Cockeysville, Towson, Phoenix, Kingsville, Fallston, Bel Air and Baldwin areas.

Services we don't offer

We do not offer any factory warranty services. However, occasionally we direct customers to warranty coverage they were unaware of, such as 12 year Sub Zero sealed system repairs. We know the best warranty companies and are happy to refer you to them.


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9162 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
4%
3
2%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 162 reviews

GARIMA S.
11/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Reid was very professional and was able to squeeze me into the schedule at lunch time. He was very helpful and fixed a problem with the mircowave and also provided me information on where I could buy parts in the future.
Description of Work: Microwave 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
$80

Michele W.
11/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Reid was able to come during an off time, as he was nearby, and because when he asked what was wrong, he said the sooner he came the less overall trouble there would be as another part would potentially burn out. He had another part on his truck (thankfully), installed it, and then, because he kept hearing a weird noise elsewhere in the kitchen, he also fixed the trash compactor ($80- very fair). Before he left he checked that the refrigerator and compactor were both working. He is professional and knowledgeable and a nice guy too. I would highly recommend Raker and will do so to all my associates.
Description of Work: He replaced a failed motherboard in the 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
$450

Response from Raker Appliance
Even though this was a recent refrigerator, the computer board needed on this job is no longer available from the manufacturer. Fortunately we are able to get them rebuilt and stock a few spares to assist customers in a bind. Eventually the manufacturer will catch up with the demand and start stocking this part again so that we can use brand new instead of rebuilt.

Patrick D.
07/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I own several small businesses and I use Raker appliances quite a bit. They are always courteous, professional and they usually come out the same day. I highly reccomend this company they are top notch
Description of Work: Service call to check leaking 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
$80

Response from Raker Appliance
We are happy to help landlords with their tenant service issues and send them a bill when the work is completed. All it takes is tight communication so that the tenant is quickly taken care of and a wise decision is made on repair work.

MARGARET B.
05/2015
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Raker Appliance Repair. They are efficient & skilled. In this case, my table top Breville oven replacement part cost half as much as a new one so I was advised to purchase a reconditioned or new oven. In a prior visit, RAKER Appliance adjusted the flame on my Montague Gas Stove which significantly improved its efficiency.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Raker Appliance
Price did not apply in this case because there was no charge. The unit was dropped for a free look. We frequently repair microwaves that are dropped off. We all know microwaves are very cheap to replace but sometimes an old unit is repaired anyway because it fits a special sized space. Repair prevents remodeling a cabinet.

Michael C.
04/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
My oven wasn't lighting and there was a very strong smell of gas emanating from it. Mr. Raker quickly identified the issue and was able to clear it out in just a minute. Very competent and professional!
Description of Work: Identified issue with oven and quickly (and easily) 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
$80

Response from Raker Appliance
Customers understandably get concerned when they smell gas but often the fix is quite simple as it was in this case. Gas appliances are carefully designed with safety in mind. They are very reliable.

Janine D.
04/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
One of our gas burners wouldn't light, so I first called a different electrician. His charge just to look at it was $100. He couldn't get some hex-head threaded pieces to come out, so he couldn't remove the top. Said the igniter was probably bad, but all the parts have since been discontinued. He didn't think there was any hope to fix it, so he called the next day with the price to replace it. Almost $2,000. On the advice of a friend, I called Raker Appliance. Reed came out that afternoon, and with a little ingenuity was able to loosen the hex-head pieces. He had another appointment so he promised to come back Tuesday. Well, on Monday he had some time between appointments so he called and said he was coming out. We were so lucky to find him. He discovered that the igniter was fine, there was a cracked wire that was shorting out! A little bit of electrical tape and it was fixed! His price was extremely reasonable. He was professional, skilled, personable and creative! He saved us a lot of money, and I highly recommend Raker Appliance.
Description of Work: Repairs to a 19 year-old gas cooktop.

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

Response from Raker Appliance
After 40,000 service calls we have developed quite a bag of tricks to solve all sorts of unusual problems. Our goal is to make repairs as simple as possible.

Barrie K.
04/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I was so pleased with Raker Appliance. I received excellent repair service as well as recommendations for maintaining both appliances. I would highly recommend this appliance repair company and would definitely use them in the future.
Description of Work: Repaired both washer and 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
$200

Response from Raker Appliance
[Member name removed] has a set of highly complex computerized Whirlpool Duets that are always a challenge to repair. Fortunately we were able to complete both repairs in one trip. She was a pleasure to work with.

Julia S.
03/2015
3.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
He was very punctual and communicated with me clearly on both occasions. What I did not like was the price. He said the part "was around $100" and charged me $285. I would have liked to have had an invoice for the part and a breakdown of the labor costs. It was during regular business hours and was in their service area, so there shouldn't have been any out of the ordinary charges.
Description of Work: He first came out and agreed with what I had diagnosed as the door locking mechanism on my Whirlpool front loading washing machine had gone bad. He did not have correct part on his truck, so he ordered the part and came back to install.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$285

Response from Raker Appliance
Unfortunately our mechanic did not know the correct part pricing and under estimated its cost. His total was correct as quoted and competitive for that repair. Our mechanics have a Flat Rate book for looking up job prices. They do not have breakdowns of each job price. Nevertheless, we have talked over the error with our customer and refunded part of the job cost.

Ethan Y.
01/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Mr. Raker responded to my email service request the very next morning and set up a service call to diagnose the issue with our Electrolux wall oven. While here, the problem was diagnosed and the needed part was discussed. He set our expectation on the part order time frame and followed through on the promised date with the final service call to replace the broiler control board. We will use Raker Appliance again and will recommend this company to our friend and family.
Description of Work: Diagnosed cause of broiler malfunction on our Electrolux wall oven and replaced control board.

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

Response from Raker Appliance
We appreciate the great feedback. Replacing a computer board is always interesting. Harry Raker

Jean K.
12/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Fine. Efficient, professional,and friendly.
Description of Work: Fixed dishwater

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

Kenneth E.
12/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called in the morning to try and schedule an appt. for them to come out in the next few days. To my surprise, they were able to come to my house a few hours after I called. That was great news since the water line on my fridge was leaking into my basement until I found the shutoff valve. When they arrived they got right to work and got the leak fixed in no time. They cut out part of the screen that was sharp and cut the hose over years of use. I will be calling them again the next time I have any trouble with my fridge, or any other appliance.
Description of Work: Fixed water leak on LG refriderator.

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
$110

Response from Raker Appliance
We do our best to respond quickly.

Donna L.
12/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Really great guy. Very reliable. I would recommend them. Very nice, very professional and very helpful. Very honest and trustworthy.
Description of Work: Its the same refrigerator, it keeps breaking down.

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

Aubrey R.
11/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
It went great from the phone call to the arrival of Mr. Reid Raker promptly when he said he would arrive. He knew right off what was wrong and he had the part too. The work was done efficiently and quickly. Mr. Raker is so knowledgeable too and extremely courteous. Washer works great now.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken motor coupling on the washing machine. Very quickly and efficiently too.

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
$163

Frank S.
10/2014
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I have a washing machine not working. I called John who is the only one who answers the phones. He said he could come install and repair the part , he knew what part just by just listening over the phone. He mentioned it would be about $200,labor time which would be factor into the new part. He installed the new part saying the old part had been arced. I believe he blew out circuit board. I asked him, he just ignored me. He took old part out. put new part in, which still doesn't work. I still don't know if he damage the circuit board, he said he would get back in touch. He then called me and asked me if I wanted to repair the service board if that was the problem. I said if not too expensive. He left his new part at my house in my washer. The warehouse doesn't make the part I need he would have to call manufacture which would be $400 for that repair , I thought it was too much money. I told him this and he hung up on me. I then decided and bought new wash machine. I called him to come get his new part out of my old washer because I am getting rid of it, and now he is not answering me . I called him and asked him to come get his part. he never answered him back. I left 3 messages. I called his cell and his voicemail. I feel like he is stalling and waiting for me to get into i dont want him to say i owe him anything. i offered
Description of Work: The valves assembly for the hot and cold water was defective wasn't accepting water. He said it was these parts that needed to be replaced.

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

$80

Response from Raker Appliance
A full refund was mailed once we became aware of this complaint. Unfortunately, on modern computerized appliances, some repairs get complicated and confusing. We make every effort to communicate quickly with our customers and guarantee all repairs.

RON K.
09/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great communication with the technician (including texting). Took extra time to educate us. Very thorough; hard to diagnose problem. Suck with it until it was resolved. Very pleasant to deal with; great attitude.
Description of Work: Repaired LG washer - timing problem, wash cycle stuck so unit ran abnormally long. Checked system diagnostics, valves, all functions.

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

Response from Raker Appliance
We are seeing a lot of LG and Samsung equipment and have a good stock of parts.

andrew C.
09/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great experience from start to finish. Initial trip was same day as contacted and problem was quickly diagnosed. Had to wait for part to be ordered-good communication about status. Very happy customer.
Description of Work: Repaired top load he 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
$300

Denise C.
08/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They're very good and excellent. John is the technician. He's excellent. He was reliable and he's fast. He came back and redid something based on what's missing at the first time. He's very professional. He's easy to work with.
Description of Work: I just recently used Raker Appliance. They fixed the 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
$200

Roberta F.
08/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They did great. Great communication. Fridge has worked fine ever since.
Description of Work: Diagnosed the issue and replaced a broken fan on the 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
$350

Stephen G.
08/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I saw their truck in my neighborhood and notice the Angie's List sticker on it. After seeing the positive reviews here I reached out to them. After I described the problem we set up a time and he arrived as scheduled. He knew right away what the problem was and explained it to me. He then proceeded to effect the repairs and was completed in less than an hour. Very prompt, courteous, and professional. Even added a new component which should prevent a recurrence of this problem in the future. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: I had an annoying drip in my refrigerator and consulted with various websites on the Internet. The bottom line on all pages was to call in a professional, which I did.

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
$145

Casey P.
07/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great service. The provider was very polite and courteous. He unclogged the drain in our fridge and then repaired it so it would drain without freezing over. I would definitely use them again for repair work. I thought it was a tad pricey, but he did a great job and was very professional.
Description of Work: Provider came and repaired our leaking refrigerator.

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
$133

Deborah B.
07/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They replied very promptly and with a helpful list of tips. They were professional. I would contact them again if I needed an appliance repair.
Description of Work: I contacted this provider about a possible repair. In the end we decided to replace the appliance instead, so we didn't go ahead with the service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dennis S.
06/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They responded to my request quickly. Reid showed up at my house and diagnosed the problem very quickly and was able to get things back up and running once he was able to acquire the pump. He was very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Replaced the circulator pump in my dishwasher

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
$350

Howard L.
06/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The repair was done in less than an hour. So far, new board seems to be working fine
Description of Work: Reed replaced Control Board on my six year old Whirlpool Cabrio washer because I kept getting a F1 error code. The F1 error code would prevent the wash from completing. The control board cost around $240.00 and the rest was Reed's labor.

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
$350

Response from Raker Appliance
It is very unfortunate that a great many of the new top loaders require early and expensive repairs. We, the messengers, are often held accountable. Big computer boards always require two trips and are very tricky and delicate to replace. Experts tend to make jobs look simple.

COLLEEN G.
05/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great service. I called and left a message at approx. 9:05 and got a call back at 9:11. I explained the problem and the service tech said he was in the area and could be over to the house in 7 minutes. I said come right over. He examined the dryer, told me what was wrong ( heating element) and what the cost would be. He had the part on the truck and I gave the ok. He made the repair and was finished before 10:00. The tech was very professional and polite. The dryer is like new, working perfectly. I would recommend and be sure to call again with my next appliance repair.
Description of Work: Dryer was running cold and heating element needle to be replaced

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
$244

Caitlin A.
05/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We had a leak in our Samsung refrigerator that eventually caused frost build up and the cooling system to stop working. I called Raker Appliance based on the first several reviews I read. Reid answered and I asked if he did emergency service. He was even open to coming right at that moment to squeeze us in before other appointments. I was not home so he made arrangements to come later that afternoon. My husband was home to meet him and said he was very knowledgeable and professional. Our situation was only the second of it's kind he had seen and sounded determined to go to research it to understand why it was happening. Even if his fix hadn't worked, WHICH IT DID! we would use him again based on his punctuality and eagerness to solve the problem.
Description of Work: Fixed a leak and removed ice from our fan/cooling system.

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

Contact information

13831 Redcoat Ln, Phoenix, MD 21131

http://Www.rakerappliance.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Appliance Repair,
Appliance Repair - Small

FAQ

Raker Appliance is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Raker Appliance accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Raker Appliance does not offer free project estimates.
No, Raker Appliance does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Raker Appliance does not offer a senior discount.
No, Raker Appliance does not offer emergency services.
No, Raker Appliance does not offer warranties.
Raker Appliance offers the following services: We repair all the major brands including front loaders and imports. We have the extensive resources needed to repair all the computerized models. We concentrate in Timonium, Cockeysville, Towson, Phoenix, Kingsville, Fallston, Bel Air and Baldwin areas.
We do not offer any factory warranty services. However, occasionally we direct customers to warranty coverage they were unaware of, such as 12 year Sub Zero sealed system repairs. We know the best warranty companies and are happy to refer you to them.

Contact information

13831 Redcoat Ln, Phoenix, MD 21131

http://Www.rakerappliance.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed