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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 51-75 of 162 reviews

Farooq S.
05/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called Raker Appliance to service a washing machine which miraculously survived a flooded basement. I was luck to catch the engineer in my area that day. He was very courteous on the phone and reassured me that the call out fee of $80 would go to any repairs if needed. He was at my house within an hour. He showed great competence and had the washing machine front removed within a few minutes. He answered all my questions and provided some very valuable information to help me keep my washing machine running longer. He also worked on a dryer as he waited for the washing machine to run through a quick cycle. Again shown great expertise in disassembling the dryer and diagnosing the issue. With an Angie's List coupon I was only charged $65. I was very impressed by his professionalism and competence and would definitely recommend Raker Appliance.
Description of Work: Service 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
$65

Kenneth E.
05/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Called and they came out the ?same day? to fix the leak I had in one of the ice maker hoses on the back of my LG refrigerator. This is the 2 nd time I have had them to my house, the other time they fixed a bad pump in my washing machine. They always show up when they say and are very professional and courteous. I have recommended them to friends. They gave me a magnet to put on my fridge the 1 st time they came and there is a $10 off your next service coupon on the magnet. They had no problem adjusting the price. I will definitely be using them in the future.
Description of Work: Repaired leak in LG 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
$100

Irene B.
04/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
He was great! Quick, on time, professional and friendly! He pinpointed the problem by thoroughly looking around to find the cause, even though the noise stopped. He was so thorough and helpful, I can't wait for another appliance to break! :]
Description of Work: He found the cause of the noise (even though the noise stopped before he got there)! I was impressed that he was so thorough and also found a kink in the rubber seal of the freezer. He gave me specific directions on how to correct the problems and asked me to give him a call if it didn't work.

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
$65

Mary Susan A.
04/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They did great. They were prompt, helpful, courteous, did a good job.
Description of Work: Serviced and put in new panels in oven, microwave, 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

Heather Z.
04/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Our office refrigerator was not cold at all and it was only 6 months old. We reached out to Raker after we found out that our office refrigerator was not covered under a warranty. I left a voicemail and had a call back fairly quickly. They were able to come by that same afternoon. I received a text that afternoon when he was about 10 minutes away. He came in and assessed the damage, it was discovered that there were parts needed that he didnt have with him. He helped to open the water line from the freezer to at least make due until he was able to come back with the parts. This was Tuesday, he came back on Thursday and fixed the problems quickly. We have had no problems since and are very happy with the work and prompt response of Raker.
Description of Work: Replaced fan in refrigerator, opened water line from freezer, installed heater wire to prevent line from freezing.

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
$320

Howard L.
04/2014
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
I've used them before for other things. They are also on Angie's List and they have a coupon. They were very good.
Description of Work: Raker Appliance replaced an ice maker auger.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Tim S.
04/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The glass on our stovetop cracked, Mr. Raker responded quickly to my call and I texted him on a Saturday morning to give more details. His estimate was $200 less than the other estimate I got, and he ended up taking $40 off because the job took less time than he expected. He was also flexible with scheduling and came out at a time that was convenient for us. I highly recommend Raker Appliance!
Description of Work: Replace glass cooktop on oven.

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
$500

Theresa M.
04/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Same day response, very professional and courteous. Would hire again!
Description of Work: Cleaned and adjusted 2 gas range burners that were not lighting.

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

Anne W.
04/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Checked out everything, both freezer & refrigerator
Description of Work: Refrigerator repair 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
$80

Donald D.
03/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called on a Monday, the founder's son answered, and said he would contact the serviceman who worked in my area. He came the next day. He found the problem, which was a coffee bean that had jammed the impellor blade on the drain pump. He also explained how to further disassemble the dishwasher drain so I can clean it out myself, which he recommended I do about once a year. The cost was $135.00, $120.00 with a $15.00 Angie's List coupon. I chose Raker Appliance because they were very highly rated by Angie's List, and they were close to us. They met the mark in every way, and we definitely will call them the next time we need appliance service.
Description of Work: Our diswasher would not drain, I had checked the drain line, filters etc. as much as I could. We looked on Angie's List and found Raker Appliance Service.

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

Tara R.
02/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I showed up to work with my client in her home office but when I arrived she had a leak with both her dishwasher and refrigerator. I suggested that we hop on Angies List and see if we could find someone to come out. Our call was returned within 10 minutes and someone was at my client's house withing 30 minutes. The refrigerator was fixed within the hour and a part needed to be ordered for the dishwasher, so that was repaired on a subsequent visit. I would highly recommend this company. They were amazingly responsive! They quickly assessed the problems and worked quickly to solve them. And, they made me look great to my client. My company, No More Piles, provides organizing solutions to our clients, but sometimes we are in the business of just 'solving problems". This is a perfect example of how business owners can use Angie's List to help our clients.
Description of Work: Repaired refrigerator and 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
$300

Lisa T.
02/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They fixed my appliances quickly, and were very affordable! Both times I've used them, they came the same day I called, and were done the same day. Reid is very knowledgeable, and diagnosed and fixed the problems quickly. He explained all of my options, and was very professional and courteous. An A+++ in service!
Description of Work: Fixed my Washing machine, and then my 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
$320

Maria B.
02/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They followed up by calling me after the job was finished. He knew just what he was doing. They were very good and I would recommend them. They were honest and personable.
Description of Work: They replaced the oven door and looked at my 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
$90

nora C.
01/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
i had no idea what was wrong but they said it was a simple fix, were extremely pleasant to deal with, very efficient
Description of Work: repaired 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
$100

Carin S.
01/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called on Thursday morning and I got a phone call back within a few hours. Turns out he was going to be in my area later that day and he was able to squeeze me in the same day!! When he arrived he was professional and knowledgeable about the appliance. He thought it could be one of two things (one was provide an adjustment to the system and the second was replace the whole unit). He told us that replacing the whole unit would be expensive and that if we wanted he would adjust the ice maker and we could wait an see if that worked. We agreed to take the conservative approach and that he would check in to see if that solved the problem. Luckily for us the ice maker is working great and he even texted us to follow up just like he said he would. Great family owed business that I would recommend and use again in an instant!! Before he left he even gave us website suggestions to look at to order parts in the future. I cant say enough good things about this company. I had been putting this repair off for so long because I thought it would going to be something expensive/difficult and all I can say is that I wish I would have called them years ago!!
Description of Work: Fixed 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
$65

Judy R.
12/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Previously repaired leaking dishwasher.
Description of Work: Replaced refrigerator's ice maker.

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
$320

Kristin R.
10/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We worked with John and had a great experience. They were able to fit us in within one day of calling. John arrived early and was friendly and professional. I would absolutely work with Raker again. Thanks!
Description of Work: Installation of over the range style microwave, vented to the outside

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
$185

Mary Ann K.
10/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Reid ordered the part for my dishwasher and installed it. He discovered my dishwasher was not hooked up correctly. John came out a few days later and hooked it up correctly. My dishwasher runs great now. They did an excellent job!
Description of Work: Fixed 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
$400

Response from Raker Appliance
This was a difficult job because a remodeling contractor took a short cut with the routing of the dishwasher drain hose. It was quite difficult to route correctly and finally cure the long standing problem.

linhbao T.
09/2013
4.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
it was fine work. I bought the coupon from Angie's list and it was applied right away. I had to call a couple of times to sort it out. Not sure if it has resolved since it is handled my my realtor.
Description of Work: fix water dispenser leak from refrigerator

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Walter S.
08/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I have used them twice, once for a problem with the washer, one for a broken ice maker in the fridge. They returned calls promptly, for the fridge came the same day I called, did very good work, and were fairly priced. A fair amount cheaper than Lander, but they also seem to be a smaller operation.
Description of Work: Fixed a broken 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
$260

Marsha W.
08/2013
3.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called to request service on my broken refrigerator on Thursday morning. The earliest they could get to me was Monday. I guess they must be good to have that much of a backlog but it didn't suit my needs.
Description of Work: Nothing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0


Response from Raker Appliance
Unfortunately, we cannot find any record of this telephone call. We never performed any service for this customer and always give scheduling preference to refrigeration calls.

Michelle K.
08/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I contacted Raker appliances one day when my refrigerator temperature reached 50 degrees. He was very helpful over the phone and gave me a few things to check. He contacted me the next day to see if the refrgerator had cooled back down. On being informed that it was still too warm he asked me some general questions over the phone and did a great job trouble shooting over the phone. When he arrived he was fairly sure what the problem was and replaced the broken piece right away.
Description of Work: Refrigerator had stopped working. They repaired refrigerator and freezer byt replacing a broken part.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$158

Response from Raker Appliance
We always advise customers of easy simple fixes before we schedule a call and often save them a visit and expense.

John F.
07/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
It went very well. Steve made three trips. Initial visit to trouble shoot. Second with needed part. Third with alternate parts. Steve was very personable and obviously knew his business. He called several times to let us know when he would arrive. .
Description of Work: Steve trouble shot GE top freezer refrigerator. It was not cold enough. Quickly determined the evaporator fan in the freezer compartment was not working because the electric motor was bad. Returned the next day (Wednesday) with a new replacement motor but our fan blade did not fit well. Because we were leaving Thursday for the weekend, Steve did a temporary repair that lasted until Monday. Returned Monday and installed a new fan blade and another motor for a permanent repair.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Raker Appliance
Occasionally, as in this case, a manufacturer will send us a faulty part. A poorly made new fan blade resulted in a third trip before all was perfect. We did not charge the customer for the third trip.

Mary Beth S.
07/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
As a whole, the experience was positive. The source of the water leaking from the bottom of our dishwasher was quite difficult to identify; in fact, it took four visits from either the technician or Harry Raker himself (and once, both of them!) before the problem was discovered and one more visit to make the final repair. In the process, they replaced the dishwasher's spray arm and a couple of other parts that weren't contributing to the problem but Raker Appliance didn't charge us for any of those parts. In the end, we paid only for the seal around the door and the time involved. The technician (Steve) and Harry Raker were extremely pleasant to us and we felt very comfortable having them in our home. Both were also very knowledgeable and explained what they were thinking and doing every step of the way. Also, both of them were determined to locate the source of the leak and to repair it as soon as they possibly could. They were very accommodating regarding the scheduling of their visits. We would definitely call Raker Appliance in the future.
Description of Work: The provider repaired our leaking 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
$196

Karen L.
07/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We called in the morning, left a message, and received a return call within the hour. Reid came that afternoon and had the dryer running in a few minutes. He was efficient and cheerful. We would recommend this company to everyone. They were quickly responsive, very fair in price, and delightful to have do the repair.
Description of Work: replaced bad coil valve, installed new dryer kit - rollers, belt, tensioner in gas 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
$185

Response from Raker Appliance
Having a large stock of parts on the truck allows us to provide quick one stop service at reasonable prices. I'm glad she was pleased.

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

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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