Very fair pricing. They stand behind their work and I trust them. Whenever I have an appliance issue, I call ARAS first.

Amazing expertise and service! After replacing my Sears dryer of 30 years (no problems whatsoever) with the Amana dryer 3 years ago, I have had problems with the dryer after the 1-yr warranty expired. I found Russ of Aras Appliance Repair on Yelp and although there hasn't been recent reviews, I liked what I saw of past reviews. He came and fixed the relay switch issue in March and charged me minimally because it was a loose wire which he reattached. In July, the starter button stopped working and I contacted him. He said he was on vacation and would come right away when he returned. Meanwhile, I ordered a replacement starter button from Amana but it didn't work. Russ came right out and took the whole dryer apart-the drum did not have a proper seal and its edges were bent, several wires were loose, the exhaust was not positioned correctly, etc. He methodically solved all the issues. The moral of the story-do not buy a Amana (Whirlpool) dryer and use ARAS (affordable, reliable, appliance). read more

Russell is great. Had an issue with our dishwasher and he had availability to take a look within days. Ordered parts to try to repair and it didn't fix the problem, but didn't charge us for the parts or the time for the attempted repair. Tons of integrity. read more

Professional, good value, and responsive

One night during the recent heatwave, my refrigerator decided it wanted to stop working, and started leaking everywhere. Needless to say, I needed help. Not wanted to shell out the money for a new fridge, I searched for appliance repair services, and I came across ARAS Appliance repair and gave them a call. I got a hold of Tom, and he was able to fit me in the next morning. After arriving, he was able to quickly diagnose the issue and even had the broken part I needed in stock! 20 minuted later, I had a working fridge again. I wouold highly reccomend ARAS Appliance repair to anyone looking for appliance repair. They are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and have great pricing. 10/10!!! Thank's again Tom! read more

You say you are open 24 hours, but no one answered your telephone, the outgoing voicemail doesn't say your business name...it says your voicemail box is full. Not good read more

Our Kenmore washer broke down two days ago. Two issues: No Spin, No drainage Called ARAS, yesterday, and Russell was able to come out within two hours to diagnose the problem. He checked it out, turned it on, and after a few minutes, he said the pump was broken. I wrote him a check and he left on his way to pick up the part. I made an appointment for the next morning at 9:30 am for installation. It's 11:30 am now and my washer is spinning and draining. He showed up on time, did the installation, and ran a successful rinse & spin cycle. No Hassle, no BS, just work and service. I am extremely pleased with the work and how it was all done in a timely manner. I would highly recommend his services to my neighbors and friends. Thank you, Russell!!! read more

Highly recommend this small business owner for appliance repairs. Russell is wonderful. Friendly, shows up when he says he will, and very good at a wide range of repairs. He has done simple mechanical fixes such as replacing a leaky hose in our washer, all the way to fixing sophisticated electronics issues with our dryer. read more

Joining the chorus of 5* reviews for Russell... our furnace stopped working on the weekend, right as the weather turned exceptionally cold (OK, low 50's, but it's the Bay Area!) I called 20 companies and everyone was booked 2+ weeks out as the weather had just changed. Russell luckily was able to squeeze us in the same day. He quickly (30-45 mins) diagnosed what had broken. Unfortunately, parts were only available in a Home Depot 20 miles away. Russell offered to pick up the parts that I ordered that night and come back the next day to fix the system. The next day, he showed up and again within 30-45 mins the system was fixed. He was quick (and got the job done!) and I felt the price was fair. I would definitely start by calling him again if I had further appliance issues. read more

Had Russ @ Aras Appliances come out to fix my washer. He is straight up, honest, reliable & knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

Yesterday Russell came to fix our fridge 1 hour after I called him while the others giving us next day or later dates. He was wearing his mask and gloves. He did some work and left for the day until the freezer melted. This morning he called and came back again very shortly after our brief conversation. He fixed the fridge today. If you looking for honest, fast and reliable repairman he is your guy. I am so glad I used him instead of waiting for the others. He is my to go repairman now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND him. Thanks Russell for all your help! Best, Onder read more

Such great service! My furnace broke on a cold cold morning. They came quickly and fixed the issue for a reasonable price. Friendly and honest! read more

Repair man had no idea what he was doing. Quoted me 10K to repair. Box repair came and took care of the issue for $300.

I have called several times And each time, have had a fantastic experience. Not only do they come out and fix my issues, which have included leaks and a broken dishwasher, they also explain what happened and how to avoid the issue in the future. If you are looking for a handyman in the bay area, this is the person to hire. Call them now! read more

Technician came today because I my freezer stopped working. He wasn't even here 5 mins and told me it was going to cost atleast $1500 to repair. HE DIDN'T EVEN PULL THE FRIDGE OUT! Then charged $45 for diagnosis. RIP OFF! read more

My occurrence with ARAS was with my big Viking double door fridge with freezer below. It started to leak onto the floor and was driving us crazy. I called the Viking approved service location that I had used before (with satisfaction) but was told it would take a week to come. In desperation I combed through the Yelp reviews and came on ARAS. and its 5 star reviews. I called and a half and hour later Russell was at my door (Russell is a nickname, Rusal is his proper name). He quickly sized up the situation and said he would return early the next day with his equipment (he is located in the next town over). He did a major tear-down of the freezer to access the drain that had accumulated ice, thawed that problem and then did a lot of preventive maintenance of the compressor and coils that are well hidden way in back and under. Then he reassembled the fridge and fired it up. Success. By the way, this Viking is a rebranded KitchenAid which means that service and parts are readily available, Russell is energetic, neat and tidy, hard working, and an overall nice guy. Highly recommended!! read more

Always responsive, came out on a weekend and was reasonably priced. We have used them for our washer and dryer. Very impressed!

When our dishwasher starting doing this. RRRRrrrrrRRRRRrrrRRRRRRrrRRRRRrrRRRRRrrrrRRRRR We knew we needed a professional to come in. Enter Russell, owner and operator of ARAS Appliance Repair. I called Russell and did all I could trying to describe the problem with our dishwasher over the phone. The information I gave him probably wasn't much help, but Russell did promise to come over on the very same day between 4 and 6. And as promised, he arrived promptly at 4:30 and got right to work. He tinkered with our dishwasher for nearly 45 minutes, pretty much taking it completely apart. After a deep analysis of what was causing that evil Linda Blair demonic infused sound coming out of our washer Russell gave me the bad news. The motor was dying. He told me he could replace it, but considering the cost and age of our dishwasher he said it was probably best to replace the machine. 5 stars for trustworthy, reliable, honest and friendly service. read more

Russell came over again and replaced a broken switch on my washing machine. Fast response and service. Can't brag enough on how happy I have found a reliable and affordable and friendly person to help me. I highly recommend Russell. read more

Called for help with a KitchenAid microwave. Russell is the owner and was incredibly responsive, professional and very nice. I had already opened the microwave and had replaced a switch... but that didn't fix the issue. Russell patiently helped diagnose the issue, reviewed all the schematics and outlined various options. Russell is as genuine and nice as they come. Without a doubt, I will use ARAS in the future. Exceptional service. read more

Although I wasn't able to use his services, I have to say I was amazed with his professionalism and follow through. He was not able to fix my AC siento my time Constraints but still called back a couple days later to check up to see if I had any more questions and to offer any further assistance. I will most likely be calling him in the future for other appliance repairs needs if needed. read more

This was one of the best experiences I've ever had with a repair man. We called ARAS appliance to fix our freezer that wasn't closing. Russell came out in a couple of hours. It took a while to figure out what was wrong but he, with help from my husband, finally figured it out and fixed it. (It was an obscure problem.) Then he noticed that my refrigerator door wasn't closing properly. Apparently the original installation guys didn't install the unit properly. He advised that the most reliable way to fix it was to replace it. After finding out that a replacement my would cost about half the price of a new unit, I balked. So then he came up with a workaround but had to buy supplies. When he came out a second time to fix the door, he refused to accept payment for the supplies or his time, saying that because he didn't fix it the first time, he couldn't accept additional payment. He's an ethical guy as well as a resourceful repair man. I would definitely hire him again! read more

Russell was absolutely fantastic! I had an old heater (probably dated 500 BC) that I just know the other companies would have wanted me to replace. It wouldn't be worth it for them. It was for Russell. He took the time and effort to see fit that the job was done correctly. In this case, it literally meant 4 trips (because he didn't want to start with the most expensive option). One of the gems here on Yelp and he'll be my go to call for things appliance related. read more

I always am skeptical when someone gets so many 5-star reviews, but for Russell, I can see why. I am here to contribute my own reasons for giving him another 5-star review. Given I love sparkling water, and am pained to throw away so many Le Croix containers, I took the plunge and bought a sparkling water dispenser for my home. No, not your typical SodaStream; it's actual chilled, sparkling water from a faucet, just like you would get filtered water. It was an appliance sold by Everpure, supposedly a well-known manufacturer in the filtered water industry. Fast forward 3 1/2 years, and like most any appliance these days, it stops working. I am heartbroken, since I am now officially addicted to sparkling water, and can't imagine drinking plain tap. I call Everpure, who explains to me that my appliance, originally made in Italy, has been discontinued, so no parts will be available even if they could fix it. So now I'm stuck with a very expensive box underneath my sink that only dispenses lukewarm sparkling water (yes, it tastes as bad as it sounds). I spend about a month calling around for a plumber or appliance repair tech who will attempt to fix it. No one will touch it. I finally find Russell's company on Yelp, and I am joyous when he says he thinks he can fix it. I mean, it's just an appliance that chills water, right? He comes by on a Wednesday to pick it up, and miraculously returns the following Monday to reinstall it. To my delight, cold, chilled sparkling water is now running through my faucets. Life is good again! I wish there were more vendors like him in the world. The kind that are knowledgeable, and want to help. Instead of sending another piece of metal to the landfill, and having to shell out $$$ to buy another machine, he saved me from this agony. He is now my go-to repair guy when I need anything fixed! read more

Responsive, fast, saved me big $$ on my washer repair. 5 stars! Longer story: Our washer broke on a Sunday, and I started searching for reputable repair services that night. I saw that ARAS had a 24-hour phone line, which seemed unlikely but the reviews were uniformly strong, so I called and Russ picked up at 10pm on a Sunday. He gave me a two-hour window on Monday to check out the machine. (Repair via Whirlpool's site was going to arrive in 12 days.) He arrived on the dot, did some diagnostics, and seeing that I'd opened the machine and tried to do some diagnosis myself (with the help of YouTube videos), more or less encouraged me to buy the broken control board and replace it myself. It was that or he'd do it for $350. I found the part online for $300, then on another site for $200, then on eBay for $85 and then a used but guaranteed to work on eBay for $45. That part arrived in three days, I put it in without much trouble, and the machine is working great. Russ got his service fee, I saved $300, and he's earned a lifelong customer, plus this 5-star review! read more

One more joining the club of of 5 star reviews! I contacted Russell through Yelp when my induction burner wouldn't turn off.. and he quickly responded.. Mind it, I never expected him to come back so quickly, as it was the day after Thanksgiving! Lo and behold, he came in today took a look at my stove and quickly diagnosed my problem.. He fixed it so I could at least have access to the other burners while I get a new one! Ice was very thorough and detailed. Appreciate how he handles the business for sure.. He has a lifelong client now as I will keep contacting him for other appliance issues. read more

I called ARAS on Monday, 4/12 to help with a dryer that had a burning smell. Russell arrived within a few hours, cleaned the unit and diagnosed several issues which explained why it was taking forever to dry our laundry. He was able to fix one problem immediately, then came back Tuesday early evening (no doubt after a full day of work) to install another new part. The dryer is now working efficiently. He called me yesterday (Wed) to check in and make sure the dryer was ok. Russell is a gem and I'm glad I found him. He is now our "appliance guy." Russell is a very nice and conscientious man who is skilled at what he does. read more

Russell responded promptly to our call to him. He was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. He diagnosed our stove problem without any repair being necessary and quickly ordered and replaced our broken garbage disposal, all at a reasonable price. We highly recommend ARAS. read more

Great service! Got job done in a timely matter and at a fair price. Would highly reccomend!

Russell saves the day! The Problem: I have a french door refrigerator. For the past couple of years, we've been having issues with the freezer and the fridge. Because the way french door refrigerators circulate temperature from the freezer to the fridge, we have been experiencing problems since we had problems closing the freezer door. Once the freezer door became unhinged, and never closed properly, it caused condensation and ice, therby affecting the circulation to the fridge area. The Solution: Calling Russell and having him take a look at your problem! I went through several repair services the past couple of years. Each service never solved the problem. They either told me it was something else, or I'd have to purchase a new fridge. WTF. When I called Russell, he took time to look at the problem. He evaluated the refrigerator, then recommended a couple solutions I should head down. His price was pretty reasonable, and he set expectations. He ended up defrosting all parts of the freezer, including the circulator and coils. He took the time and effort, to 1) properly evaluate and 2) solve and fix. HIRE Russell and expect time, effort, honesty and care. Because of Russell, he fixed our fridge, we now have a working ice maker, and the temperature circulation for the fridge has been solved. I saved a couple thousand by hiring him for a couple hours. read more

Our story begins in October 2013 with a 5 year old leaking LG washing machine... We originally called Sears to repair it (since we bought it there). When they came, they charged us $95 and told us it was a plumbing problem. So, we called a plumber and paid their fee to visit us. The plumber confirmed it was not a plumbing problem. So then we called ARAS who came over right away, did not charge a fee and within minutes diagnosed that the washing machine was indeed leaking. They even took a photo of the actual leak (visible beneath) -- and told us that for the cost to repair, we might as well just go buy a new washing machine. In the end, they did not make any money on our visit, but... earned a lifelong customer for the next time we need help. read more

This review is a positive review even if it's only 3 stars. I left a VM for repair service and received a call back in less then an hour. Russell was cameout same day and was willing to accommodated my schedule. Ultimately things did not work out with the job as we had both hoped. Nobody likes that, however, everyone kept a cool head and things stayed professional. Russell stood by his warranty. We shook hands, smiled without rancor, and parted ways. read more

Great overall experience. Russell is very knowledgeable and not eager to rip you off. His initial assessment was that compressor cooler fan is dead, and replacement would cost us $350. We were ready to pay, yet he followed up with the manufacturer and they told him to perform additional diagnostics. As a result, it turned out that the problem is not the motor, but one of the circuit boards. Now it gets even better: Russell explained that the boards are expensive and not returnable, so he volunteered with a "work-around" (basically, a hack) that would allow to bypass them altogether! The only minor issue is scheduling difficulty. Russell agreed to come on a short notice, but then he had to call in and reschedule; on that new day he was 2 hours late. This is not a big deal though, so my rating is 4.5 stars, rounding up. read more

Great guy! Really look professional; he can for a refrigerator repair and was able to make a full diagnostic and made clear explanations about the problem. We don't know yet if we will fix it but we will keep him on her top contact. read more

Our refrigerator stopped working on a Saturday and we called ARAS Appliance Repair. Russel arrived shortly, fixed the problematic relay and capacitor by replacing them with a 3 in 1 self starter kit. He also explained how the compressor worked and how the relay and capacitor were not able to keep up with the failing compressor and why the problem occurred in the first place. He is a very experienced and humble person and he had a wonderful attitude throughout his visit. I would definitely recommend ARAS to everyone who have problems with appliances. read more

Our dryer quit working, and being the adventurous type, I was about to go after repairing the unit myself until my wife stopped me. :) I'm very happy I did, as the crew at ARAS were excellent. I called, and I was able to schedule an appointment for the same day. I had an initial consultation and he knew exactly what was wrong -- it was our door switch. He had to get the part, but he was able to return the very next day. A pleasant surprise. The crew came over today, and within under an hour, the dryer was fixed! I was a little nervous as our dryer is up in a nook, but they were able to take it down with respect to the area. They also vacuumed out the area too and put it back just right. After the dryer repair was finished, I was shown the faulty part, and it was definitely a fried component on the door switch. Long story short: Glad I called ARAS and I'll be happy to call them again if we have any future issues. read more

We've used Russell a couple of times and he has been very good. Last year our dishwasher flooded and he came over on a Sunday afternoon and fixed it very quickly. Last weekend, we called him as our garbage disposal and instant hot water faucet had broken, and he and Igor able to come on Sunday morning to attend to both. He replaced the garbaged disposal with a new one I had pre-purchased and was efficient about it. The instant hot water tap we initially thought he had fixed by replacing the filter in the faucet, which took less than 1 minute, but after they left it re-broke. We texted Russell and he turned around and came right back to fix it. Here's the crazy part - he had told me we had already paid for the job, so this would be free of charge. Long story short, it took him ~3-4 hours, including multiple trips to OSH, to install the new hot water tap I had pre-purchased. It involved unforseen work like having to enlarge a hole in our granite countertops to install the new tap. Nonetheless, even after spending most of a working day on that project, Russell did not ask for additional payment. He said we already had paid for that job the first time around, before he spend all that time and effort on his return trip. We were shocked and insisted on paying him more. I would highly recommend Russell and Igor to anyone in need of appliance repair. read more

Prompt and professional service. My broken dryer was perfectly repaired.

Had a refrigerator and freezer that wasn't maintained for years (rental property) so it quit cooling one day. I called up ARAS and I'm not exaggerating to say that Russell showed up less than a half hour later. He got into the freezer, took everything apart, cleaned and fixed it, reassembled, cleaned up his mess, and even fixed our broken door handle without being asked. Excellent service, would use again! read more

Russell is extremely responsive. He explains in layman's terms what he thinks the issues are and is very down-to-earth. Came back to troubleshoot our older furnace, and since he repaired ~1 month ago (actually more than 1 month ago), he didn't charge but explained what to do (a simple reset) & when to call. Just seems like a good, honest repairman. He's fixed our fridge & furnace now, so he's versatile & good at what he does. Reasonable pricing. read more