Family owned and operated for 68 years. Costello's Electrical Service was opened in October 1951 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. William J. Costello began the company which serviced and sold major appliances and also did electrical contracting. We are very proud to be celebrating our 60th year in business.
Kevin was an absolute pro. Kindly taught a newbie homeowner how to unclog the igniter in the future, and also checked after fastening the dishwasher to make sure plumbing was in good shape - which was when he discovered rotting parts underneath. Very happy to have found him and will go to him for all future appliance fixes!
Description of Work: Dishwasher + oven range
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Phebe C.
12/2016
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Costello's promptly returned my call, scheduled for two days later and charged a very reasonable cost. Kevin was great to talk with and completed the fix efficiently, in a short amount of time. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Dryer drum was out of alignment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Catherine C.
07/2016
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
It turned out to be a much more extensive repair than just the tumbler and wasn't worth doing for a 40-year old dryer.
Description of Work: The tumbler in my dryer wasn't tumbling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Adam B.
04/2016
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Kevin responded quickly to my phone message about scheduling a service call. He arrived promptly and completed the work as described above. He also noticed that the coating on the ice maker had chipped off and the ice maker was no longer safe to use, so he removed it. Kevin is friendly and professional - a pleasure to do business with!
Description of Work: Cleared blocked defrost drain in freezer, installed a part to prevent recurrence of problem and removed broken ice maker.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Joseph D.
12/2015
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I have used Kevin and Costello Electric a couple times before. Kevin came in and immediately went to work on the dishwasher. With very little info, he diagnosed the problem as a jammed motor from some piece of glass. In no time, he had the motor unjammed, ran and tested. I had an email receipt in my inbox before he walked out the door. This was another great experience with Kevin and I can't recommend him enough!! Thanks!!
Description of Work: Fixed broken dishwasher
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
ELLEN B.
09/2015
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
He gave me some good advice that saved me the cost of bringing a repair person to the house. Very courteous and I greatly appreciated the help!
Description of Work: He listened to my repair problem over the phone and advised me how to deal with it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Larry B.
02/2015
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
All went as expected. I have used Mr. Costello in the past, and will continue to use his services whenever possible. Mr. Costello is knowledgeable, dependable, and efficient.
Description of Work: Replaced belt on clothes dryer, performed other maintenance on device.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Reginald J.
05/2014
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
The job went very well. Our technician, the owner, his name escapes me, was very professional and courteous. We will definitely use Costello's for our small appliance needs in the future.
Description of Work: Investigate why the clothes dryer was heating up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Richard D.
02/2014
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Service was fast, prompt, and professional.
Description of Work: 1. We had spill within the electric oven door( it wound up inside the window). The door was removed, opened up, the interior cleaned, and the door replaced. 2. Last year, we had our gas clothes dryer repaired. I do not remember the price; however, it was lower than we expected.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
James H.
12/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Provided advice on gas leak in range. Identified three causes and made recommendations about least troublesome gas ranges {GE}. Based on this, we purchased a new range based on the fact that it no longer made sense to keep repairing the current range.
Description of Work: I didn't use COSTELLO'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$72
Susan R.
10/2013
3.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
The communication was very poor. I was told to use email but he would take days to write back and not fully answer my questions. When he told me he would call back later that day, he never did. I gave up on email and had to call serveral times to get answers. He did the repair well but it took 1 1/2 weeks longer than promised and the process was frustrating.
Description of Work: He fixed our washing machine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$120
Response from Costello's Electrical Service
Thanks for taking the time to post your review. I did get to review my notes for the repair done to your washer. I do remember it was difficult to obtain that specific part for your machine and it was a special order from the manufacturer. Sometimes the manufacturer has a shortage of parts when a specific component has a higher than normal failure rate and there can be a shortage of replacement parts. I am a early riser and the first thing I do is respond to my email in the morning. Even if I dont have an answer I will send an email that I received it and will respond asap. The dates indicate that this happened a couple of days before I left for vacation with my family. I was working really long days at that time to make sure everything was in order before I left...perhaps a couple of things fell through the cracks. This is not the norm as my other reviews indicate and I'm sorry if that happened. The repair was completed properly and reasonably. I always show up at the appointed day and time and do the best job I can. We are a local business that has been around for 62 years in your neighborhood. I would hope that you may give us a second chance. Thanks, Kevin
Christine E.
06/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
My appt went great. Frank came out promptly, did a thorough diagnostic check, and made some minor repairs. He was very personable and discussed other appliance repairs as well. I would gladly use this vendor again and recommend to others.
Description of Work: Performed maintenance on my 7 yr old Whirlpool washer and dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
Shira A.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Very professional, helpful, and honest.
Description of Work: I called with a washer problem. They picked up immediately and cheerfully, asked me questions about the problem in detail, and recommended that I purchase a new washer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
SCOTT B.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
They were very upfront that they couldn't get to us for several days, but recommended another company, Jeff Levy, who may be able to do the work. I don't recall ever having a contractor refer another contractor when they can't make the appointment. Very classy and much appreciated.
Description of Work: Needed a new belt for our clothes dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
SAMUEL T.
04/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
He did a great job. Prompt and pleasant. He had no problem using the dispenser that I had purchased online. Highly recommended
Description of Work: Replaced detergent dispenser on a dishwasher after I had attempted it and gave up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Richard D.
03/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I would give Costello's Electrical Service As straight across. I would use them again in the future. He came on short noticed, diagnosed the problem immediately, fixed the problem, and was very reasonable in cost. He knew exactly what he was doing and it was not expensive.
Description of Work: We used Costello's Electrical Service for appliance repair. He repaired our gas clothes dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Mimi K.
03/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I called for a repair on Monday, I was told the earliest they could be out was Wednesday afternoon. The repairman called about 20 minutes before his 2:30 arrival. He was very courteous. The machine was actually functioning for him. He explained that the only part that effects the water filling function is a certain switch. He checked the narrow air hose that regulates that switch and found it to be clogged. He cut out a small section of the hose that was clogged, reattached it and all was well. He explained that once the pressure that had built up in the hose after a few consecutive loads of wash had eased, the lint clogging the hose would have loosened up and allowed the switch to function. All in all, a great experience, took about 20 minutes to resolve, the repairman was friendly, informative, and honest. $82.50 seems like a lot for 20 minutes, but happy to pay for an honest and quick fix.
Description of Work: My Kenmore washer was not filling, it would go strait to agitating. The repairman was able to clear the clogged air house that regulated the water level switch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$82.5
Michael R.
03/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Our rented apartment had an old dryer that was steadily getting less and less efficient until it finally died. This item wasn't covered by our lease, so we had to seek repairs ourselves. The top choice appeared to be Costello's. I contacted Costello's via the site, and I got a quick response back from Kevin Costello that his schedule was currently too full. A short exchange of emails later, I had a recommendation of an alternate repairman to contact. A repairman, I might add, that we were satisfied with. While he didn't actually perform any services for us, his responsiveness and professionalism warranted a positive review.
Description of Work: Costello's schedule was too full at the time to accomodate our service request, but they quickly provided a recommendation of another repairman.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ashra M.
12/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
The service call was wonderful and I can't wait to start using my oven! I will absolutely use Costello's again for my other applicances.
Description of Work: I brought a new GE Profile Stove for my home five (5) years ago and never used the oven. I now want to use the oven now and was nervous about turning it on after 5 years of non-use. I called Costello's at 3:00 pm on a Friday and had a call-back by 6:00 pm the same day. We arranged for an appointment today. I received a complete lesson on the oven, how to use it, how to turn it on, how it worked, all its parts, and felt completely comfortable in using the oven at the end of the service call. I know this is not a huge deal, and I suspect other companies would not have even wanted to come out, but this was important to me for safety reasons and the service I received was very professional, addressed all of my concerns (real and imagined!) and not rushed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$58
Charles C.
11/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Kevin, from Costello Electrical, immediately diagnosed the problem on our phone call and told me the repair would be approximately $300.00. It was a faulty control panel and a new control panel would cost about $180.00 for the part. Replacing the dishwasher would be about $1,500 for a new one, including a custom wood front panel to match our cabinets. So we opted for the repair. Kevin told us the part would take about a week to arrive. We got a call as soon as it did, and Kevin came out to make the repair the next day. The bill came in less than the estimate. This is the first time we used Costello Electric and I'd use them in again for sure. Nice folks to deal with!
Description of Work: Our 12 year old Kitchenaid dishwasher would not start. The child lock would not disengage. We needed to get it replaced or repaired. I checked Angie's list for a good service company and Costello' Electrical had a lot of positive comments, so I gave them a call.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$267
Helen M.
11/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
The scheduled service appointment was for the Monday afternoon when Hurricane Sandy hit the area. I received an early call cancelling the appointment because of the severity of the storm. The service call was made on Tuesday morning to check a washing machine. Kevin returned with the needed part by 3:30 in the afternoon. This is the second time I've called on Costello's. I've known only prompt, reliable service from this company.
Description of Work: I wasn't sure what the problem was with my washing machine. It was making a loud noise and water failed to drain. It ended up being the water pump. The pump was replaced and the machine is working like new.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$178
Donald D.
07/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
He knew exactly what to look for and replace a failed component quickly. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Repaired gas clothes dryer. A little difficulty in scheduling, but when he did arrive, dryer was fixed quickly. Very professional and knowledgable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Clark E.
03/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
smooth process, showed up on time, was prefessional, fixed it qickly at a reasonable price, seemed very knowledgable
Description of Work: fixed a dryer that had bad ball bearings
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Mariana P.
02/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I checked your list and found a number of appliance repair services near us. I chose Costellos's because of the many positive comments on the services most relevant to my need. I sent him an email with specified time that I would be available and he called the same evening. He told me he's very busy and had work backed up for a week but he could come out the following week which was fine for me as it wasn't super urgent. A few days later he sent email to confirm the appointment and specified the time as we had agreed. He came right on time yesterday and repaired the washing machine. The problem was the drive belt as we thought but he took the time to check it out for possible causes for the problem. He tilted the heavy appliance to look at the gear/drum at the bottom. He leveled the machine to restore proper balance for the spin cycle. He test ran it before he pronounced it done. All the while he gave me advice as how best to keep the old machine running and the amount of remaining useful life I can expect of the machine. At my request he took time to evaluate the old microwave and stove/oven that are built-in appliances in my kitchen and gave suggestions as to how we might replace them without doing a major renovation.
Description of Work: Our washing machine has not been spinning the clothes dry as it should. We figured that it needs a new drive belt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
ALBERT (Rick) S.
02/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
They are very responsive and do good work. Their pricing is very fair; you get what you pay for. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They fixed a stove top for me.
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FAQ
Costello's Electrical Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Costello's Electrical Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Costello's Electrical Service does not offer free project estimates.
No, Costello's Electrical Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Costello's Electrical Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Costello's Electrical Service does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Costello's Electrical Service offers warranties.
Costello's Electrical Service offers the following services: major home appliance repair