I don't write reviews lightly, but Oceanside Appliance earned this one…read more Our refrigerator had been down for five days. After waiting those five days, I learned that the first company I contacted still could not provide an appointment for another two weeks. That may work for some situations, but not for a refrigerator that was already down. I also contacted a couple of other repair companies and found myself spending far too much time dealing with automated systems without ever reaching a real person. By comparison, Oceanside Appliance was refreshingly easy to contact. Whether through their website, email, or phone, I was able to quickly get information to someone who listened and responded. At 4:30 PM, I contacted Oceanside Appliance and provided the model number, serial number, and a detailed description of what the refrigerator was doing and not doing. Hector took the time to review the information and make sure Wade had everything he needed before the appointment. Based on the symptoms, they were already thinking ahead about possible causes and the parts that might be needed. The next day at 3 PM, Wade texted that he was on the way and arrived exactly as promised. From the moment he arrived, it was obvious I was dealing with someone who knew what he was doing. He listened, confirmed the symptoms, quickly diagnosed the issue, and, most importantly, came prepared. Because he had reviewed the information beforehand, he had already brought the parts he believed would most likely be needed. Fortunately, he had the correct parts in his truck. There was no need to order parts, no return visit, and no additional delays. In less than an hour, the repair was completed and the refrigerator was back in service. What impressed me most about Wade was his professionalism, efficiency, and respect for the customer's time. He wasn't interested in wasting time or creating another appointment. He came prepared, solved the problem, and got the refrigerator running properly again. The price was fair, and I was more than happy to pay it considering the level of service, preparation, and quick resolution. Before leaving, Wade gave me his card and told me to call if there were any issues the next morning and they would come right back out. Fortunately, there was no need. The next morning the refrigerator was holding a steady 34°F instead of the 49°F it had been struggling to maintain during the previous five days. What really impressed me was what happened afterward. As I was preparing this review, I received a follow-up message from Mike checking to make sure everything was still working properly and asking if there were any issues or anything else they could help with. That kind of follow-up service is becoming increasingly rare and speaks volumes about how they treat their customers after the job is done. Thank you to Hector for making sure Wade had the information he needed before the appointment, a special thank you to Wade for the kind of service customers hope for but rarely receive anymore, and to Mike for following up afterward to ensure everything was still operating as it should. In a world where good customer service seems harder and harder to find, Oceanside Appliance reminded me what it looks like when a company communicates well, prepares properly, shows up when promised, follows through, and gets the job done right the first time. Highly recommended.

1 star. Bait-and-switch pricing, and an owner who hangs up on you…read more I requested a quote. Mark quoted a flat $80 inspection fee, then followed up with a separate message advertising $30 off. Nowhere did that message say the discount was conditional. So I booked expecting $50. The tech showed up -- genuinely professional, no complaints about him at all -- and then told me the $30 off only applies if I go ahead with the repair. That is not what I was told. I paid the full $80 because I wasn't going to argue with the guy doing the work. I messaged them on Yelp to say the wording is misleading and should be fixed. What I got back was a phone call from the owner telling me *I* failed to read and understand his messages. When I pushed back, he hung up on me. And here's the part that stings: I'd seen another reviewer complain about the exact same thing before I booked. I dismissed it. That was my mistake. It's a pattern, not a one-off. If your promo needs a phone call and a lecture to explain, the promo is the problem -- not the customer. Take your money somewhere the price is the price.

Quick service- and good value. I've used them multiple times and referred to my neighbors!…read more Thank you!!

2nd repairman that I called to fix the same issue on my fridge. Seems like a small family business…read morewhich I like to support. Called late yet they still answered. Came out the next day. I mentioned how I just had it repaired a month ago and what the 1st repairman did. This guy mentioned I should have gotten my money back as some of the parts that the 1st guy replaced would have been under warranty. Finding helpful honest repair is great. I will definitely use them for future repairs.

Eugene was amazing. He was a good communicator, showed up when he said he would, quickly diagnosed…read morethe problem. Was very honest and upfront about the cost. No added charges. The day the part came he let me know and was available that afternoon to fix the problem. He was very informative. He showed me how I need to clean the back of the refrigerator so I didn't have any further complications in the future. I will be saving his info to use him again in the future. I have a Samsung refrigerator.

Replied to my request for Dryer repair very Quickly! Arrived on time, very friendly and…read moreprofessional! Fixed my dryer at a great price ! I highly recommend!! Joe G!

The service was next day, on time, well priced and extremely professional…read more Work quality is on point and I would highly recommend The Appliance Pros.

I would not recommend this business…read more I contacted them this past January when my over-the-range microwave stopped working. The evaluation cost $85. It turned out I needed a new microwave; Ahmad said the magnetron had failed. I purchased a brand-new microwave of the exact same model and paid $160 to have Ahmad install it. Fast forward to July, and the house is being sold. An inspector hired by the buyers finds that the vent fan is not routing through the duct and outside the house as it should be. I contact Ahmad, explain the situation, and even send a photo of a diagram provided by the inspector. Ahmad asks me to remind him of the microwave model and confirms he will "make sure it's venting out of the current duct system." There is no confusion about what I'm asking for or what he's working with. He agrees to fix it--for $195. I'm already unhappy about this because the vent fan issue should have been addressed at installation, but I agree because we moved away months prior, I need to meet a deadline, and am coordinating from abroad. My husband and I debate whether this is a problem of inexperience (my generous view) or an intentional scam (his). The repair day comes, our realtor lets Ahmad in, and eventually I receive a text that it's completed. I pay immediately. The relief is short-lived. A few days later, the buyers return and discover the microwave is in fact NOT venting through the duct. They go outside--no airflow at the vent. I contact Ahmad again. He tells me he can fix it, but it will cost an ADDITIONAL $295. At this point I tell him that's unacceptable, because we agreed the problem would be fixed at the last visit for the $195 I already paid--keep in mind this should have been done at the initial installation. He says they didn't know this model would need additional work. But he knew the model in advance, so that's a poor excuse. I was also never informed at any point that the repair needed further servicing. They didn't check their own work. I ask for a refund and am told it "wouldn't make sense" because of the "work" that was already "completed." However, our realtor said Ahmad was there for 20 minutes, and as we've established, he did NOT fix the issue. No work was actually done. I ended up calling another repair person. When I explained the issue, he asked me to clarify whether this was a new microwave installation. I said the microwave was new but was installed by another company. He said, "They didn't install it properly." Yeah, I know. By the way, the second repair person's quote was $195. Compare that to Ahmad's total of $490--on top of the $160 I paid at installation. My husband may have been right after all, but either way I believe this situation was handled unethically by The Appliance Pros. I regret hiring them.

Radu came out on short notice to diagnose my refrigerator issue. He was prompt, polite, and…read morefamiliar with my model. I will definitely call them again when I have an appliance issue!

Radu came the very next day after I called him. He communicated well & arrived right on time. He…read morefound my dryer in a dangerous way which could have became a fire hazard. He was reasonably priced & I will definitely be having him service my washer & dryer every two years! Highly recommend!!

Alex is a totally stand-up guy. didn't realize until working with him how diagnostically…read morechallenging home appliances can be. okay, this isn't working properly, that's obvious enough, the question is why and how to fix it? that's his process and sometimes the what and why aren't self-evident. he's very professional in every respect. all good working relationships are rooted in trust. I trust Alex.

Have been having our appliances serviced by Alex for several decades. Alex is honest, responsive…read moreand professional. We have never had reason to look elsewhere for appliance repair. Alex knows his business and always provides cost estimate before commencing work. Honesty is key to Alex's business and he never disappoints. Highest recommendation.

Gaige came back to fix another problem (unrelated to last repair) to my dryer. Fast, reasonable and…read morehad the parts on his truck. He gave his opinion on the overall condition of the dryer and since it was a Speed Queeen, even tho used prior in a hair salon, he said go ahead and fix it since it is a good dryer. I ALWAYS call Apex and have never been disappointed. go ahead and give them a try.

Great experience with Apex Appliance. Our induction stove stopped working all of a sudden. We had…read moresomeone from Apex came out and within an hour, he had it up and running again! Thank you!

I had North County Appliance Repair do a few small repairs to my washer/dryer and a few ovens, I…read moreoversee multiple residential units. Asked them to fix my oven for a 2nd time; they told me the parts were on backorder. I followed up a week later, no update. 3 more weeks go by, I asked for an update, no update. Another week, no update. Another week, no update. I should have given up at this point, it has now been 6 weeks with no updates. I waited another 2 weeks, hired another company and the parts arrived 3 days later. Horrible service, no follow through. Don't hire.

Six years later, and I called Pablo again ! Check out my review from that time period for my…read morerefrigerator repair assessment. Called Pablo for a repair evaluation on my dryer which had suddenly ceased to function and he was able to diagnose the problem, order the necessary parts, and restore my dryer to working order the following day. As per my last stellar review, he remains honest, competent, reliable, and knowledgeable regarding appliances. Highly recommend once again.

The whole experience was great. The initial repair and the repair and cleaning after the parts…read morecame in. Great team and fairly priced.

Called about microwave repair. The call was routed to an international call center. I explained I…read morehad two Dacor units with FCC ID APY. The representative quickly quoted $110 per unit and gave a time window. When I said I had more questions, he told me I wasn't allowed to ask questions -- that I should already know if I want to use them -- and hung up. No opportunity to discuss the issue, technician credentials, or anything else. So I definitely won't be asking because I won't be calling back.

Igor was on time, and polite while fixing our washing machine, answering all of our random…read morequestions along the way. If you go ahead with their quoted work, they apply the $75 consult fee to the whole job, which is nice!

Edit to my original review: the company made it right but it took a week and many phone calls/texts…read moreto finally make it happen. I think we may have had a flukey experience since this company came recommended by a friend and they had a great experience. Igor was great (he is the senior technician that finally came out after many complaints and frustration). Maybe request him from the get-go to have a better overall experience. I wish I could give 0 stars. Avoid this company at all costs. This was one of the most frustrating experiences I have had trying to get my washing machine fixed. Our washer wasn't draining so we called Steve's appliance repair and they sent out a technician next day. He said needed to order a part and would come back when it arrived. 2 days later he came out and "fixed" the machine, but the first time we used it, it was still having the exact same issue. I called them 4 times over the course of the next 2 days to see when they could come out again and each time they said they would call me back... never did. I finally karen'ed them on the phone and they agreed to send someone next day. Well guess what, it's next day and they just called to say the technician is sick and they are not sure when he will be able to come out. They are offering no solution, and when I requested that they just close my file so I can use another service, they said no. We have now had a broken washer for a week and after many phone calls and texts, I am beyond frustrated and will never use this company again.