Mesa Appliance Service

(98 reviews)

They arrived when they said and fixed dryer same day and quickly. Very efficient, timely and…read morereliable

UPDATE: I have ring camera footage showing two visits. The first for 30 minutes. The second visit…read morefor 30 minutes. At most, this should have been 2 hours of work charged. I was charged for 3. The technician did not give me a price estimate for the second visit. He just said I would be charged for the part and labor but no actual price. This money would have been better put towards a new washer. I have corrected the price in my original posting. I had difficulty reading the handwriting. You can see the two charges for two different visits.

Better Place Appliances

4.9

(27 reviews)

Avi was great! He was able to schedule next day to come fix our oven. He was professional and…read morefriendly. He stayed to ensure the oven was working well after doing the repair. Highly recommend!

I'm so glad I called better place appliances. When I called the manufacturer they quoted me $140…read morediagnostic fee plus the cost to fix my refrigerator. Avi came out quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem same day and I'm sure was way cheaper than the manufacturer! Thanks Avi.

Yost Appliance

4.1

It's not everyday that you can call a local service and have them show up like they are part of…read moreyour family. Yost Appliance inc. Showed up father and son at the door ready to fix the current problem I was having with my oven... Burt showed up with his son on a hot Santa Barbara winter morning ( I know hot an winter don't match up, but this is Santa Barbara!!!) They both were smiling and went straight into the kitchen to tackle the situation. I spoke to them briefly. They educated me on the oven. The problem The solution And the life span of the solution What more could I ask for? The dynamic father son duo.. Explained the origins of when they started And the type of company they strive to be. It was easily made known the two really like what they are doing. I like being surrounded by winners.. Therefore I highly recommend this company Fast service, dependability, effective in communication Anytime I have a problem with an appliance or if any of my friends have issues I'm dialing Yost Appliances!!!' Support local business!!!

April 28, 2026 Yost…read moredetermined that my washing machine wouldn't operate because of a defective child-safety sensor switch that the repairman happened to have when he inspected the machine--meaning that it's a common component. Nevertheless, it cost $140. How much did Yost pay for it? Its installation--in under thirty minutes--cost $155. Was that the labor rate? No, for Yost charges by the job, not by the hour. Would I pay $155 for a job lasting an hour, then? Yost answered that, no, I would pay about double for it! The owner couldn't fathom that that discrepancy is indicative of a labor charge. Was I gouged? I think so.

A-1 Appliance Repair

3.6

(52 reviews)

Jorge came to the house and told us the stackable washer dryer unit had a problem with the washer…read moreitself. It was a single use unit, small. When we went to look for a replacement at their location at 720 Reddick St. we found the perfect set! It is a full size tub and dryer, fits perfectly in our space, we did all the measurements to make sure, gates, doorways and access into our home. The price was great and the installation was professional, friendly and timely. Thank you A-1! We appreciate you for a great job! Maryann and Elvi

Bernie was amazing and helped me with my oven issues! He was able to come out on short notice and…read moreprovide excellent service.

Santa Barbara Sub Zero & Viking

(33 reviews)

Wonderful service. He's very knowledgeable and honest. Would highly recommend!…read moreHe ordered the necessary parts and installed them quickly and then even came right back when an unexpected knob broke and fixed that too.

I am very appreciative of Egor. He assessed the situation over the phone and ordered a Viking…read moreSecondary Drain Trough kit. However, when he came to install it, he discovered the kit had already been installed (years before). He did a thorough job of checking everything out and removing a lot of ice buildup, but concluded everything was working properly. He did not charge me for the kit and only charged minimally for his labor. I would highly recommend Egor for his knowledge and fairness.

Armando

(9 reviews)

I'm currently in NY on business and got a call from my Santa Barbara house sitter that my fridge…read moreliterally had a meltdown -- water everywhere, defrosted food, giant chunks of ice in the freezer -- a mess. i saw Armando's great reviews on Yelp & sure enough, he made room in his full schedule to fit us in quickly, troubleshoot, and then solve a multitude of problems I never knew i had. As he said to me on the phone. "Refrigerator problems are serious!" He had also left me a detailed text and voicemail before he was able to reach me. His bill was very reasonable for all the repairs he did, and I'm so grateful for his immediate help in a challenging situation -- not to mention his excellent communication skills. Thank you, Armando!

I had a broken old dryer. I called Armando on Saturday morning. He came out to me the same day. He…read morewas friendly and found and explained the problem. It wasn't good. So I bought a used Whirlpool dryer from him, which he installed. He also took my rusty old dryer away. The price was reasonable and I'm pleased. I'd use him again. The fast service was absolutely appreciated.

Appliance Repair Santa Barbara

1.1

(33 reviews)

This is the worst company I have ever worked with. They charged me $100 to assess what was wrong…read morewith my dishwasher and despite my calling repeatedly they wont tell me what is wrong or provide an invoice despite telling me they will by the end of the day for 2 weeks in a row.

Update on my original horrible review from Nov 16, 2025. In review, I have experienced all the same…read moredifficulties that everyone else has described. After 6 months of trying to get a refund for work I paid for that didn't fix the problem I called these people out for, I am so glad to say I got $600 of $640 refunded to me. It took endless phone call attempts, several emails, two letters, BBB complaint (they completely ignored), and finally an investigator from CA Dept of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Household Goods and Services. The Investigator, who is very familiar with this company due to many complaints, was able to influence them enough that they refunded me. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY! They are savvy crooks with multiple business names and phone numbers, and only P.O. Boxes so no way to serve them legal papers. They know exactly what they are doing with their defrauding tactics.

Appliances Best Friend

(1 review)

We had a plumbing/washing machine emergency and Elijah from Appliances Best Friend came out to our…read morehouse within 10 minutes!!!! I can't believe how fast he was! He was so well spoken and explained everything that was happening so we could understand it. He was able to sort out the issue and was on his way all within 30 minutes from beginning to end. Thank you Elijah and Appliance Best Friend! We will definitely call on you again!

From the owner: We provide peace of mind by repairing and revitalizing crucial home maintenance appliances.read more

Ace Appliance Service

4.3

Once again, with a smile, Frank repaired our washer door. He got us into his packed schedule, and…read morewas here and gone in about 20 minutes. You won't go wrong hiring Frank to repair your appliance. He's great1

Very professional! I worked with Frank and he really knows his craft. Not only did he replace the…read moreheating element in my dryer, he also replaced the dryer vent duct to the outside of my house for a very reasonable amount. In addition, there response time was very good.

GadgetFix

4.9

(225 reviews)

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A small 1-man shop that fixed both my cell phone and my landline phone. Very speedy service and…read moreprices are quite low. I highly recommend this shop to everyone! No more having to go to big box stores for repairs and having to wait an interminable length of time and then paying outrageous fees.

Took my laptop in to have the keyboard repaired and was treated with respect and courtesy. I was…read moregreeted politely and professionally upon walking in, too often these little things go unnoticed but you can tell he really cares about his customers by how he communicates. Up front about pricing and any issues etc. The job was finished in less than one day and I picked it up the next day. I would recommend this business to anyone with computer issues. Thank you

Anacapa Plumbing

(172 reviews)

Anacapa Plumbing was excellent. They responded quickly, offered a fair price, and finished the job…read moreahead of schedule. Communication was clear throughout. Sharin came the next day to provide the estimate, and his trenching crew arrived early after confirming that timing with me. The plumbers, Torin and Nate, completed the work on time. I am completely satisfied. Dave

I hired Anacapa Plumbing for a residential plumbing project at my property, and unfortunately my…read moreexperience was very disappointing in the areas of management, scheduling, communication, and billing. To start, the work was scheduled to begin on a Monday between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. I already was not thrilled with such a large arrival window, but I accepted it. What was not acceptable was that no one showed up and no one called. I rearranged my morning and ended up being late to my own job for no reason. There were also repeated communication failures during the project. At one point, I was told the water would be shut off on a Monday, so I had my renters make plans to be away so they would not be inconvenienced by having no water. Monday came and went, and the water was never shut off. Apparently their plans had changed, but no one communicated that to us. When they finally did shut the water off, it was handled in a way that created a completely unnecessary burden. On one occasion, the guest house was without water all day and overnight. On a different day, the main house was also without water all day and overnight. In my opinion, this was avoidable. I had already run the main line to both houses. They only needed to run piping from those lines to the water heaters. That work should have been staged so everything else was prepped first, with the final tie-ins done once the glue had cured, keeping the water interruption to maybe an hour or two. Instead, two families were significantly inconvenienced, and the attitude I got was that this was standard and no big deal. Another issue was professionalism on site. One of the workers was loudly yelling and swearing in the crawlspace, including repeated profanity. This was not a vacant construction site. This is a home where people live. I was grateful my wife and kids were not around to hear it. After the plumbing work was completed, I finished enclosing the relocated washer and dryer area by framing, insulating, and drywalling the space. When I finally hooked up the machines and ran a load of laundry, the room flooded because water backed up and poured out of the in-wall washing machine drain. I called Anacapa Plumbing, and since this happened just a couple of days after they finished the job, I expected a prompt and professional response. I was told someone would come that afternoon. No one came. Then I was told they would send someone the next day. A plumber eventually came while I was at work, stayed about an hour, and left without any communication. Hours later, I still had no idea whether the problem had been fixed or whether it was safe to use the washing machine. I had to call and leave a message to find out. Later I was told it was okay to use, followed by a $270 bill for that visit. The billing was another major issue. The original estimate was around $15,000. The final bill came in at about $20,000, plus the additional $270. That is roughly a 25% increase with no meaningful communication, warning, or explanation during the job. In fairness, I did add a small amount to the scope by having them run about 25 feet of hot and cold PEX with two shutoff valves, but I do not believe that justifies an extra $5,000. For context, I am a General Contractor and have been for 18 years. I often try out subcontractors on my own properties before using them on residential client projects. Anacapa Plumbing was one of several companies recommended to me locally. Based on this experience, I would not use them again, and I would not recommend them to others. P.S. Thorn was nice and a good worker.

Santa Barbara Shoe Repair

3.9

(124 reviews)

The boots were too big and I didn't like the zipper. They removed it, tightened it and added the…read morepiece of fabric. They look and fit so much better, Thank you!

I have taken at least 3 pairs of shoes to be adjusted and they have all come out great. My shoes…read moreneed a half inch lift in the sole so the work is not easy. Very friendly service and attention to detail. They are the only cobblers I will use now. Fair prices for the quality of work.

Beach Baby Nannies

(46 reviews)

We've used Beach Baby Nannies twice now, and Trudie has been absolutely exceptional both times…read more From start to finish, her nanny placement service is professional, warm, and worry-free. For our second nanny, we tried to handle the search ourselves and failed miserably. At the last minute we called Trudie, and she still managed to find us someone amazing who was a perfect fit for our family. That alone showed us just how good she is at what she does. Trudie takes the time to really understand what your family needs -- schedule, childcare style, and personality fit -- and every nanny she's placed with us has been punctual, attentive, loving, and reliable. She truly cares, checks in, and makes sure everything is running smoothly. If you're looking for a nanny placement service with professionalism, compassion, and heart, Trudie at Beach Baby Nannies is outstanding. We recommend her wholeheartedly!

We were trying to rebuild a sense of normalcy after being displaced by the Eaton Fire and needed…read moreshort-term childcare support. We turned to Beach Baby Nannies hoping for help -- but what we experienced was disturbing, bizarre, and at times felt dangerous. It's hard to write this, because we wanted to move on from it, but not sharing it would be irresponsible. The first sitter, Alex, showed up four hours late on her very first day, claiming she slept through her alarm. She was rarely on time after that. We needed help in the early mornings due to the ages of our children (five and one), but she couldn't consistently wake up. Out of desperation, we shifted her hours to the afternoon. We should've ended things then, but Trudie told us no other sitters were available. We had no other leads and were in a difficult spot. Then Alex showed up without a working phone. My mother-in-law had to send her out immediately to get one so she could communicate and call 911 if needed. That same shift, Alex disappeared for five hours without communication. At that point, we started connecting the dots. She was using the bathroom every 20 minutes and never flushed -- strongly suggesting she wasn't using it for its intended purpose. Afterward, her speech would speed up, her volume increased, and her behavior turned manic. She vented personal problems, said she records phone calls, and would talk compulsively even if no one was in the room. She constantly forgot instructions, routines, and basic information. Instead of support, she brought instability and confusion. When we raised concerns, Trudie first said Alex had bladder issues, then later told us on the phone, "I don't think she has bladder problems -- we'll be cutting ties." The implication we were left with was concerning -- and hard to interpret as anything other than potential drug use. Why did we stay with the agency after this? Because Trudie and Alex repeatedly framed it as a fluke. We were given apologies, reassurances, and promises: "This has never happened before and will never happen again." When you're exhausted, working, and trying to keep your home stable for your kids, you want to believe people will do the right thing. That trust was completely broken. Trudie said she wanted to make things right and told us she would be sending one of her top nannies to correct the situation. We took her at her word -- and that's how Samantha came into our home. The second sitter, Samantha, seemed fine at first -- but within days, her behavior unraveled. At one point, she told us, "My meds are wearing off." If you're caring for young children, that's something you manage, not let slide. It was disturbing. She began compulsively reorganizing the house -- opening every drawer, removing items, hiding them in strange places. One drawer is still missing. She laid out our 5-year-old's clothes in piles outside in the courtyard. On her last day, she stayed until 10pm, uninvited, and her behavior was disoriented and erratic. Then she accused us of offering her alcohol -- an accusation that was completely false. We don't drink, and there's no alcohol in our home. She also overbilled us by 12 hours. We had to catch the mistake, correct it, and still paid her in full -- yet another burden from a service that was supposed to reduce stress. Only after everything fell apart did we find a one-star Yelp review from July 15, 2019 describing nearly the exact same experience: unstable sitters, drinking, clients blamed. Trudie's public response to that review was defensive and unprofessional. Based on what we experienced, we expect the same here. Trudie seems far more interested in protecting her image than in addressing serious safety concerns in her business. What Beach Baby Nannies offers is not safety, not professionalism, and certainly not peace of mind. What they deliver is emotional volatility, unscreened risk, and zero accountability -- repackaged as a luxury service. We're sharing this so no other family, especially one already in a vulnerable position, has to go through what we did. UPDATE: Trudie claimed I hadn't paid, but I've added screenshots that clearly show I did -- along with her accusation, which she has already edited three times.

Twins Landscaping

(19 reviews)

Luis and team were wonderful to work with. I had never done a backyard remodel so I appreciated…read moreLuis taking the time to walk me through the process, the materials/samples, and what he would recommend overall. I couldn't be happier with how it came out and can't wait to start enjoying the space. Highly recommend using them for any landscaping needs!!

Fast and easy service! He came out right away for a water leak and fixed our irrigation system no…read moreproblem. Definitely recommend

Junk Junkies

Transformative Healing Arts S.

(20 reviews)

Jason (Junk Junkies) and crew were the best. Prompt, professional and extremely helpful. We ran…read moreinto trouble with extra stuff before a move and Junk Junkies solved our problem at a reasonable price. Would high recommend!

These men are the best for sure. Couldn't be happier. They were prompt, courteous and capable of a…read morevery a difficult task. Not only that but they got it done so quickly! We are simply amazed by them. You will not be sorry if you call them. HIGHLY recommend! Thank you guys!

Peachy Clean Services

4.8

(24 reviews)

Valentin did my windows yesterday, and I didn't even know they could be so clean! It makes me feel…read morelike I'm living in a new house. He gave me a very fair price too. I'm so glad I found Peachy Clean!

I had a really big job and they did everything and more. Lots of old dirty dishes in a big art…read morestudio with cold water only and lots of mice damage. They cleaned it beautifully, and exactly as quoted. They were on time, did a perfect job, and I will use them again. Highly recommend.

Santa Barbara Pest Control

4.8

(20 reviews)

Francisco with Santa Barbara Pest Control came out and de-webbed and sprayed our home. He was very…read moreprofessional, kind, and did an excellent job! We're so happy with the service that was provided. We will certainly use Santa Barbara Pest Control for all pest related services we may need in the future.

Great service and staff! We had someone come out quickly to check the bugs in our garage. After…read moreidentifying them, we got our garage sprayed to exterminate them. We also used this company to get rid of our ant problem which was so helpful!

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Loree K.

0

1

0

11 years ago

Our GE Dryer had stopped working properly. It was not emitting any heat so was not drying our clothes. I called Mesa Appliance Repair Service Monday morning. Roy came out later in the day and within a half an hour the problem was diagnosed and fixed! He is my hero! A great job and great friendly customer service. Definitely 5 stars. Great job! read more

Paul T.

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3

0

14 years ago

My oven was not heating up, I thought it was a gas problem so I called the gas company to come check it out. They told me what the problem was. I called every repair place in town. Roy was the most competitively priced and nicest on the phone. When he came to do the work he was efficient and thorough. I'm glad that I chose him. Paul T. read more

Julia H.

0

1

0

14 years ago

My washer wasn't running properly, Mesa Appliance came quickly and was able to diagnose the problem, which turned out to be a plumbing issue. While here, he also adjusted the flame on my stove top. I was just charged a service call and was very impressed with his knowledge and helpfulness. I will definitely call them again! read more

Cathy S.

159

2

0

5 years ago

Texted Roy about our dryer. He responded quickly, came out the next day, made a diagnosis, and got the replacement parts within 2 days. He returned and installed it so we could catch up on laundry on the weekend! His rates seemed fair. I would definitely give him a call if something else came up. read more

Amy D.

26

4

0

9 years ago

Our Kenmore 80 series washing machine filled with water and then, NOTHING! Called for repair, he was here within the hour, replaced the switch and had it working so quickly! He got here at 12:10, was out by 12:30! Awesome, fast service read more

karen s.

201

34

23

7 years ago

Thank you Roy! I called him to come out and service my dryer. When I told him what was wrong ( lock button would not unlock) he gladly told me how to fix the problem. No charge and was so nice. Five Stars!!! read more

5

13

2

3 years ago

Great service, easy to schedule an affordable. I recently had an issue with my dishwasher, and it made me think to return to this business because of the great service. read more

Dominique H.

38

4

0

7 years ago

Always great service, and Roy has the parts he needs most of the time.

Gustavo D.

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3

1

14 years ago

Sharp, on time, very effective

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