This guy fixed my cooking range and hence two stars but has severe severe attitude issues. Before he came I sent him a clear photo with an arrow showing the problematic cooking element in my cooking range . He misunderstood and assumed that the whole thing was dead. He comes here doesn't even try to turn it on, doesn't try to diagnose anything and starts to tell me that this ai ain't worth fixing . When I tried to correct him , he starts to yell at me (the customer) saying "you don't understand what I am saying" . All I was doing was trying to explain that not all but only ONE element was not working. Even during diagnosis and repair (second session) he needed help from me (the customer) to hold this support that etc at almost every step of the way . Isn't an independent contractor supposed to be 100% independent in his work? I've engaged electricians and plumbers and other and they all do their job without asking the customer to physically assist. Most importantly his TONE of speaking to the customer (me) was so UNCUSTOMERSERVICE like and almost condescending. I'm an electrical engineer myself with 20+ years of experience and I did not appreciate his approach to talking with a customer. I had no choice and an a time sensitive situation and so engaged with him to get my cooking range fixed. So while HE MAY KNOW what he is doing... that was his opener on the phone ("I know what I'm doing") clearly his work seemed like an amateur who was referencing multiple internet sites etc . To be fair to his credit he did get my cooking range element part ordered and fixed it promptly. Hence I have the two stars. But given his attitude and conversational tone I would NEVER hire him again. read more

Michel B Handyman Services - One cooking element was dead. - Appliances & Repair Near Me

Mike was lighting fast and clear in communication and responsiveness. And boy, does he know his stuff. I have an ancient dual fuel Frigidaire range and Mike performed a battery tests, explaining and showing me along the way, to correctly pinpoint and diagnose the key problem - a faulty control board. The entire time he was on his phone checking availability of different parts and providing me with a range of options. Given that the stove is over 20+ years old we've elected to purchase a new one, but Mike helped me make a sound decision and not waste time. Moreoever, Mike loves his work. I put his contact into my phone under favorites and will be recommending him to friends and neighbors. Highly recommended. read more

*UPDATED PER Michel's comment* I'm a mother and a property owner calling to get help with a fridge. not a scam artist - does a scam artist take time to leave a review then update to respond to your accusations intended to mislead future customers? grow up & run a business. ORIGINAL REVIEW actually heinous. called to ask for a quote then had a follow up question - which he wouldn't answer unless I left a google review. he then hung up on me. just WOW read more

Michel was responsible, helpful, efficient. Very happy to have found him. Process was painless, dryer was fixed. read more

Michel knew exactly what was wrong with my oven, just from my text description. He sent me an Amazon link to order the correct part (igniter) and arranged to install it the next day. He arrived within the promised time window, speedily replaced the part, and stayed to confirm that the oven was heating properly and that I was satisfied with the work. The price was extremely competitive. He made sure to communicate about what he was doing and why. A couple of reviewers comment on his rudeness, but I didn't see what they describe. I admit I thought he was a bit brusque at first, but I put that down to his being focused on getting the work done properly, safely, and efficiently. I got lots of estimates through Yelp, and I'm glad I went with Michel. read more

Very prompt response to request to fix leaking freezer. Came with all sorts of tools, quickly disassembled the freezer door and removed ice at the bottom of the freezer. Found a clogged drain which he unclogged and put everything back together. Freezer no longer leaks. Charged a reasonable flat rate of $200 for the whole thing. Very satisfied. read more

Professional, timely service. Fair labor costs. Effective diagnosis. Good advice offered with respect to the decision to repair or replace.

Michael was very responsive when I contacted him about my dishwasher. Would work with him again.

My Samsung refrigerator was leaking water in multiple places. Michel came to my house less than 24 hours from making a request for a repair. He diagnosed the issue, took apart the fridge, fixed the issued, and put it all back together in under an hour. The fridge appears to be fixed so far. His service is a great value for time spent to fix a complicated appliance structure. read more

Mike was brought in by my home warranty company to do a repair on a washing machine that was draining slowly or sometimes not at all. He was prompt and efficient and listened to our concerns. He was able to quickly diagnose and completely dealt with the warranty company. He showed up when he said he'd be there, did what he told us he'd do and charged a fair price. I've dealt with many handymen and contractors over the years, and know how difficult it can be to deal with them. We're definitely keeping Mike's number. In the end the problem was fixed, we only lost use of our washer for 1 day, and my wife is very happy. read more

I had a Samsung dryer that was very noisy and making a loud grinding noise. Michel came the next day opened up the dryer and replaced the broken drum wheel that was causing the noise. He was totally professional and had the problem fixed in one hour. He fairly charged for the one hour of labor. Very efficient and effective repair. Will definitely hire again for other appliance repairs. read more

I hired Michael B. Handyman to fix my five-year-old Bosch dishwasher. He was available quickly and offered a fair price, but when he arrived (after calling in late), he was rude and snapped at me as I explained the problem. After inspecting the dishwasher, he said a part needed to be ordered and would charge me $100 upfront and would return the next day to finish the job for $150 more. Then, out of nowhere, he changed his mind and claimed the dishwasher was beyond repair. When I questioned him, he completely lost control, screaming at me, calling me "effing stupid," and saying "I effing hate you!". He stormed out, yelling profanities. I've never dealt with such unprofessional and erratic behavior. Other Yelp reviews mention similar incidents, and his overly positive reviews seem suspicious. Avoid this handyman--he's unpredictable and not worth the risk. read more

I requested Michael to repair my range. He said it needed new expensive circuits. The next day I had another repairman come and he fixed it in 30 minutes, no new parts required. Hiring Michael was a waste of money. He made a mess of the kitchen and didn't clean up. He was talking nonsense the entire time and some of it was vulgar. I have no proof he was on drugs but two of us in the house concluded something was very wrong with his demeanor. read more

I recommend Michel. Michel repaired our dishwasher with confidence and speed. He communicated clearly both before the service and during it. The price was very fair. I do have to note that he did not communicate a substantial delay in his arrival in a sufficiently timely fashion, but he was flexible in accommodating our needs in response to the issue. read more

I contacted Mike to look at a 5yo Frigidaire Gallery fridge, that as it turned out, needs a new compressor :(. He was responsive and flexible to my availability. He offered insight into the cost to fix vs. replace (it's a rental unit fridge), the complexities / hang-ups of newer technologies, service availability of a few brands etc. He was onsite for about 20 min (no charge). I'll pursue a used replacement or scratch and dent over the expensive repair. I gave 4 stars because I could not speak to his repair performance but will reach out to him for these services if needed. read more

Michel came out incredibly quickly and gave me an honest assessment. Would call again.

Michael B was prompt, answered the phone first time and was able to diagnose my dryer heating problem quickly. He knew the parts needed and was very knowledgable of appliances. He showed me the problem and was able to fix it quickly. He was very engaing and explained what to expect and gave me the price upfront. read more

Great service! My dryer got fixed on the same day in an efficient way. I will recommend to my friends and neighbors to hire him for appliance repair in future if needed. read more

Mike responded promptly to my inquiry and was able to show up within a couple days even for a non-urgent issue. He quickly diagnosed the problem with my dryer and fixed the issue. He charged less than I expected and even less than he initially thought it would be (he determined some parts could be reused). I really appreciated his quick service and honesty. Will definitely contact him again for any future appliance problems. read more

Michel came to help replace an over-the-range microwave, which had an old-style bracket that places like Home Depot wouldn't service. He was knowledgeable and able to remove the old microwave and bracket, and properly installed the new bracket and microwave, even helping to test to make sure it worked properly. The whole appointment took just over an hour, and I was ready to go. He was also very quick to respond and answer questions over the phone/text which was very much appreciated. A+ read more

The job (the heating element replacement for the Kenmore dryer) was done well. He is very responsible.

[Very helpful, honest and provided great feedback to help us make the decision we need to make.]

Michael was on time and analyzed the problem with freezer. He did exactly what he said he would do

Fantastic experience to diagnose/fix my oven. Clear communication all around, from arrival times to what each potential repair/replacement would entail. The texts showing the work and recommendations going forward were especially helpful! read more

Quick response and timely support. We didn't know where to go and found his info on Yelp. If we have future issues with our washer or dryer, we would call Mike again! Thanks for your help! read more

Mike was super responsive when I contacted him, on time day of and knowledgeable. He came out very quickly on a Sunday to assess what was wrong with my fridge which was greatly appreciated! read more

Michael responded quickly to my request about a gas oven that would not light. He diagnosed that the igniter needed to be replaced, responded with next-day service (on a weekend!!!) and replaced the unit with a half hour. He also provided valuable guidance about an ice-maker. The is efficient and effective and highly recommended! Now I can bake that cake! read more

Based on my experience, I would recommend Michel for any appliance repair. He was prompt in his response, good with communication, knowledgeable and effective. We had Michel help us to install a new OEM rubber gasket/liner in our LG front loader machine. He showed up on time and was efficient. Best of all he delivered on what he said he was going to do in the time that he said that he would do it and charged a fair price. read more

Michel repaired my washing machine. By every metric that is important to me, Michel is outstanding. He responded promptly to my request for service. He was able to provide service in a couple of days from first contact. Very responsive and prompt in all text, email, and cell communications. Confirmed on the day Turned up precisely on time. Texted all details of repair including photographs to me. Extremely reasonable cost Expert advice on life expectancy of machine and economy of any future repairs. Every aspect of the job was uncomplicated and easy. This guy has my business every time. read more

Didn't know what to expect but great communication, showed up at the time we agreed, and knew a lot of stuff about our dryer including how to fix it, and fixed it. This sounds simple but we've been down this road before with some same day appliances companies and the steps did not happen as easily. Solid A+. read more

He showed up on time, and put in 3 screws in my oven (lots of "oh s**ts etc). He looked at my range hood, (I know I need an new one) and stated "it's this one" pointing to the right side motor. Ok, sure. I knew it would take a new hood. But he didn't even try to address/or tell me about unhooking that side etc. He just said it would cost more to fix than replace. Fair. But I told him i was looking for a stop-gap until my new hood would be installed. Having quoted me $150 for the "call" and having been here about 20 minutes, he then charged me $250. I paid it. Then he gave me his card, which stated his name, and that he was an apprentice. I've no problem with an apprentice. But $250 for a few screws and 20 minutes is rather too much. read more

Responded quickly but flat rate too high in comparison to others so then I did not pursue.

My dishwasher had suddenly stopped working effectively and Michel was quick to respond. He was very responsive and accommodative of my schedule. He immediately troubleshot the issue, identified the root cause and replaced the damaged part. The spare part needed to be ordered and Michel took care of getting the part, while being transparent of the costs involved. Would definitely reach back out again when in need. read more

Mike was amazing. He was easy to schedule and he came when he said he would. He correctly diagnosed the problem. I had two other people look at my dishwasher and they got it wrong. It took him minutes to figure it out and order the part. A few days later after the part arrived he installed it and everything is working again. I will absolutely call him again for appliance repair and I totally recommend him. read more

My refrigerator had started to leak and the temperature was fluctuating. Michel was quickly responsive and was able to locate and temporarily fix the problem, ordered the new replacement part and came back to install. He was both courteous and most importantly on time. I highly recommend him. read more

A refrigerator had gradually stopped making things cold. I called Michel who came when agreed. He tried everything to salvage it and I was impressed with his range of tools and tricks. In the end he diagnosed a refrigerant leak that would cost more to repair than the old machine was worth. Throughout he was professional, efficient, and willing to have me watch and learn. He made a good recommendation for a replacement model that was on sale. Although this visit did not result in a repair, I would definitely recommend Michel and would call him again. read more

Excellent service. Great communication and straightforward pricing. Highly recommend.

Mike was great, fixed my Bosch dishwasher no problem. Very chill individual, good availability and response time. He came over, diagnosed the problem and ordered the part. Came back a few days later and made the repair. Would recommend! I'll call him next time I need any appliances fixed. read more

Michael was very prompt, bright, strong and capable. He took a large washer and dryer and made it a combo. It would hve been impossible for me to do it on my own, but with a little help from me we banged it out in an hour. I heartily endorse his skill set and judgement. read more

Michel is quick to respond. He offered valuable insight and helped me resolve my refrigerator issue.