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Wes S.
07/2016
appliance repair
+ -1 moreBen did many jobs for us in the past, but his voice mail today (July 7 2016) says that he has RETIRED and is NO LONGER IN BUSINESS!
Description of Work: Large Appliance Repair
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Mary S.
07/2015
appliance repair
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Description of Work: Not sure he really investigated my dryer problem sufficiently before he advised I seek out help from another professional. He agreed to come back if the problem persisted, which it is, but I would have to pay the hourly charge even though he really did not give me a full hour the first time and did not do a complete diagnostic.
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$75
Carolyn R.
04/2015
appliance repair
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Description of Work: Replaced pump in clothes washing machine. Came right away when I called. Diagnosed the problem quickly. Ordered the part and came back as soon as it came in. The part Ben received was different than the one in the machine--the exact part is no longer available. Ben modified the part to fit, installed it, and got the machine working in less than an hour.
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$300
Cheryl G.
02/2015
appliance repair
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Description of Work: My washer and dryer are both decades old and both were having problems. I feared I was going to have to invest in a new set. The washer wasn't spinning out. That seemed to be an act of magic; it worked for him where it hadn't for me! Neither of us was sure what happened there, but he did some poking around and it's been working fine ever since, though he claims he didn't actually do anything. The dryer wasn't producing heat on one setting. He detached my dryer hose and cleaned it out, cleaned the duct from outside as far as he could go and gave me the name of someone who could complete that job (it runs through a space above a ceiling to get outside and he couldn't do that part), and had me wash out the lint filter, which LOOKED clean to me but evidently when it comes to lint filters looks are deceiving. Both machines now working great. He does what needs doing for a reasonable price, seems to have long experience, and is honest about what is worth fixing and what isn't. (He told me that my particular model of Lady Kenmore was the best washing machine ever made and worth fixing even at over 2 decades old). Will definitely call him for all future appliance repairs!
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$75
Linda T.
01/2015
appliance repair
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Description of Work: Dryer was not working. Found the problem, fixed it and left me very happy!
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$75
Christina G.
11/2014
appliance repair
+ -1 moreI spoke with Ben on the phone about my leaking refrigerator and he diagnosed the issue almost immediately without even seeing the fridge! Clearly he knows his appliances. He was willing to come the day I called but my schedule couldn't accommodate him, so he came promptly as soon as my husband and I were available. He was courteous, professional and very neat and tidy. He completely defrosted our freezer, removed all the excess ice and fixed the drain warmer with an inexpensive, clever modification, rather than a replacement, to prevent it from freezing up again. We will most definitely be calling Ben in the future if we have any appliance problems - I hope he's still making house calls when we do!
Description of Work: Defrosted freezer, adjusted warming element to prevent freezing, educated us about appropriate temperature settings for our fridge and freezer.
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$100
Merrill R.
02/2014
appliance repair
+ -1 moreBen was prompt, thorough, amicable, and instructive. I recommend him to anyone needing appliance repairs and advice about appliances.
Description of Work: Got our garage refrigerator cooling again by soldering a board and replaced a board in our clothes washer to get it working again.
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$250
Carolyn S.
11/2013
appliance repair
+ -1 moreHe responded to my voicemail in a timely manner, arrived promptly for his appointment and fixed the dryer in a short period of time. Ben took the dryer apart, removed the problem material and put everything back together quickly. I appreciated his good work and the reasonable price.
Description of Work: Ben repaired my dryer which was making a strange noise.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Phoebe R.
09/2013
appliance repair
+ -1 moreHad it repaired the day we called. Gave advice on how to keep it in good repair. Fixed a small problem with our refrigerator at no charge.
Description of Work: Fixed washing machine
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$120
Elizabeth H.
04/2013
appliance repair
+ -1 moreHe responded very quickly to my call. Showed up the next day I was available. Quick diagnosis and quick fix.
Description of Work: Burnt out heating coil on my clothes dryer. Simply charged the cost of the visit and the cost of the part, which he had on his truck.
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$144
Lauren B.
01/2013
appliance repair
+ -1 moreBen did a wonderful job. He was prompt, courteous, and the final price was exactly what he quoted us in the beginning. He came by to diagnose the issue (dishwasher was screeching while running) and told us that the motor needed to be replaced. He quoted a price and then ordered the part. He returned about a week later with the part and had it installed quickly. I appreciate that he is not a appliance salesman and did not push replacement over repair. However, I do believe that if he thought we'd be better off replacing he would have let us know that. The quality of his work was stellar, it's been almost two months and our dishwasher is almost as quiet as a mouse. We will definitely be calling him again next time one of our appliances needs service.
Description of Work: Ben replaced the motor in our dishwasher.
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$275
Reg S.
08/2012
appliance repair
+ -1 moreHonesty and integrity come to mind as I describe my interaction with Ben Crabtree. I have previously used another popular company for repair of our large appliances. I began to have reservations when the last three appliances were not repairable; instead, each needed to be replaced. Ironically, this same company sold new appliances. I chose Mr. Crabtree for my second opinion and I have found my new repair person. I called at 8:00 a.m. and he showed up at our scheduled meeting time on the same day. I did not expect this prompt service but was delighted. He quickly identified the problem and was able to fix it on the same visit. The refrigerator was resuscitated, at least for now. More importantly, Mr. Crabtree imparted a sense of trustworthiness which I found reassuring since I was at his mercy for I know nothing about appliance repair. It is without reservation that I highly recommend BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR.
Description of Work: Repair built-in refrigerator #1. This refrigerator had a faulty switch which was replaced on the same visit. He also diagnosed the second built-in refrigerator's problem as a Freon leak and recommended against having it fixed. One of the ovens in our kitchen was also not working properly. He quickly diagnosed the problem and has ordered a replacement part.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Charles P.
06/2012
appliance repair
+ -1 moreI called late one night. He called back the next morning and came the following afternoon. He assessed the problem and explained the repair--what he would do and how much it would cost in parts and labor. He finished his work and cleaned up in about 90 minutes. He is honest, cheerful, conscientious, professional; and far less expensive (though better) than Sears or other national chains. If I have any appliance needing repair, I will call no one else but Ben. Superb.
Description of Work: Ben fixed my washer and dryer. They are now better than new.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Jenny W.
03/2012
appliance repair
+ -1 moreHe is very honest and always tells us the truth. He has fixed many of our appliances and his prices have been very reasonable. We will continue to use him in the future for our repairs.
Description of Work: He came to repair our dryer for us.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
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02/2012
appliance repair
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$141.71
Contact information
1302 N GOLF BLVD, Columbia, MO 65202
Service hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday:
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Appliance Repair
FAQ
BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR does not offer free project estimates.
No, BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR does not offer a senior discount.
No, BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR does not offer emergency services.
No, BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR does not offer warranties.
BEN CRABTREE APPLIANCE REPAIR offers the following services: Major home appliance (white goods) repair. Refrigerator, Freezer, range (gas or electric), Microwave oven, washer, dryer (gas or electric), dishwasher. garbage disposal.
No TV service (brown goods)
No heating or air (HVAC)
Contact information
1302 N GOLF BLVD, Columbia, MO 65202
Service hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday:
Closed