Scott is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and helpful. Lots of DIY videos to problem solve. He solved several dryer problems allowing us to avoid buying a new machine! read more

Had a review for Scott up about 2 years ago, but somehow it got deleted. I think he's very deserving of good reviews so I wanted to re-post it: Scott came by to fix our washing machine. The machine was filling with water and wouldn't drain--the drain pipe was clogged. I didn't formally meet Scott today, but my roommate did and she said Scott did a 10/10 job! The price was low, he came right on time, and he even gave us some future advice. Scott noticed that our washing machine door is a bit jammed. So he gave us a tip on how to successfully close the door every time. The door needs to be smacked really hard on the top of the door. He also warned us that we have a gas dryer, which emits carbon monoxide. So when we use our dryer, we must always ventilate the apartment. Rlly good to know! read more

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hi Scott. I am a female age 86. my gas burners did not light I followed your instructions. using a paper clip, and within minutes both burners lite up thanks so much Scott. happy Thanksgiving to you and your family fyi. I live on Long Island. Massapequa Park NY read more

Scott providing excellent service on our DCS stove and was very affordable. Over the years, our stove kept developing problems with the ignitors. They would keep clicking even when lit, or would fail to light. The Big Box store warranty team had no idea what they were doing, so over the years, they came out and replaced the electronic control board several times. It was a very complicated repair, and only solved the problem for a few months at a time. Then, we had more skilled appliance service companies come out, and they carefully dismantled and cleaned the ignitors. They got them working, but said it was too complicated and would not come back out. Two years, and of course some spill-overs later, the stove needed the same, precise cleaning. Scott came exactly on time, and did an exceptional job doing a very detailed and precise cleaning in half the time/cost of the prior company. Along the way, he made a video and showed me exactly how I could clean the stove myself next time. Scott was great to work with and I highly recommend him. read more

Very helpful and knowledgeable! He diagnosed my problems over the internet, told me what parts I needed and where to get them, then offered to send me videos on how to do the repairs myself. I declined that, though. I'm not very handy. So he came out and did the repairs, showing and telling me what he was doing all the way through. Now all works great! (Reasonably priced too, and very personable!) read more

My review here does not apply to Scott's ability as a fix-it guy. This is not something I can comment on as our appointment did not go through. Rather, my issue is his lack of professionalism in scheduling. We had reached out to Scott regarding an issue with our washing machine. He responded with a video, but being the un-handy people that we are, my husband and I requested an in-home appointment to repair our washer. Scott agreed, and we scheduled for a week later, as he had nothing available on his calendar. During the week I had to lug all of our laundry to the laundromat (I know, first world problems), so by the time the weekend came we were looking forward to our Monday appointment. My husband also took the day off so that he could make Scott's availability in the mid-afternoon. The night before our appointment, Scott emailed to ask for our address, which we advised was in Alameda. Mind you, when we booked the appointment, his coverage area indicated El Cerrito, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Alameda. Scott then responded that he doesn't cover Alameda, and that he wouldn't be able to service our machine. When we advised him that his Yelp profile included these cities as coverage areas, he said that he would need to change that to reflect only El Cerrito and Berkeley. That's it - no offer to make an exception since the appointment was made the prior week, no explanation as to why he didn't confirm our location when making the appointment, no apology for the time off that my husband had to take from work to make his appointment - nothing. The only upside is that Scott did offer us two referrals who may have availability the next day (hence the 2nd star). Thankfully for us, they were both responsive and we ultimately selected a fantastic repairman based out of Walnut Creek to come by the next day. I'm happy to pass along that repairman's contact information if anyone is interested. read more

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I had gotten a consultation from another company listed here on Yelp, a highly rated appliance repair company who sent a guy to assess my noisy clothes dryer. It's a GE dryer, stacked on top of my GE washer, inside a closet. The guy took a look at it, referred to his smart phone for additional information, and then said it would cost me about $350. I took a couple days to think about it. And then I called Scott. Scott fixed everything for less than $100. Scott is friendly and knowledgeable, fair and professional. Next time an appliance causes me trouble I'll be calling Scott immediately. I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Scott did a great job. Highly recommended!! He was very friendly and gave me useful information when using the washer and dryer. read more

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So I contacted Scott by email to find out his availability. He instead provided me with info that allowed me to save a ton of money and fix the problem myself. I honestly cannot think of a more honest thing a repair person could do! Seriously... While he could have told me that it was too difficult to repair myself (and it wasn't easy), he instead helped me figure out what the problem was. I researched the part online and ordered from a parts shop that allows returns. I told Scott I would attempt the repair and if it didn't work I would need his service. He said no problem and keep him updated. Thankfully it worked! Other technicians said they couldn't come out for weeks and would charge a minimum of $250 for 1 hour of work, plus the cost of parts. Scott is the most honest repair guy I have ever interacted with. In his email he asks if his help works then to please donate to his coffee fund. Which i happily did. Read negative reviews here closely and look at the number of reviews the person has done in total. In Scott's case, they should be ignored as sniveling whiny jerks who want blood from a turnip. I know who I will call the next time I need a repair guy! read more

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Gio's dryer stopped drying last week & she was going to replace her 25yo Maytag...I did a bit of online research & read about Scott and his DIY videos. he had one about Gio's dryer & how easy & cheap it was to fix. I hooked them up & this past Thursday he was in & out in about an hour Voila! probably good for another 25years all for around $100!....righteous dude! thanks Scott! read more

My washing machine wasn't draining and Scott totally saved the day. Super honest and let me watch him do the entire repair, walking me through the process and answering all of my questions. He even took a look at my dryer and cleaned out a lot of the lint that had collected inside the machine, blocking a lot of air flow. Really trust him and would definitely bring him back next time I need an appliance repair :) read more

Scott is awesome! I've been meaning to write this review for months after Scott offered me some free and super helpful advice. My oven suddenly stopped heating up a few weeks before the holidays and I began what I feared would be a lengthy and costly process to find someone to repair it. I reached out to Scott and he quickly responded and confirmed what I suspected: my oven just needed a new igniter. He then provided me with links to replacement igniters and to video tutorials for what ended up being a relatively easy fix. Thanks, Scott! read more

Great experience with Scott! Oven stopped working and I was afraid to try and fix it myself. So glad I reached out to him. I will definitely use him for any repair needs in the future and recommend him to all my friends and family. read more

Scott is the best. I emailed him for help during the shelter in place. He wasn't able to come out to my house, but he correctly diagnosed a leaking hot water valve in my Bosch clothes washer and walked me through every step of the process of replacing it: he sent me helpful YouTube videos, FaceTimed with me, and answered emails promptly. If it weren't for him we would be living with no clothes washer for six weeks. I am eternally grateful. read more

Scott was the hero of the hour! Our 13 year old Kenmore dryer stopped working and Scott resurrected it in minutes! In addition, Scott performed some housecleaning tasks (lint removal and motor lubrication) and the old dryer "dodged a bullet". Scott has a great personality and works in a timely fashion. I appreciated the expedited service and the friendly chit-chat too. read more

Scott gave me the right advice that helped me fix my own washer problem. Told me what part to get, and send a video on how to install the broken door lock. Took me 15 minutes to do, and saved $$ and time for repair person to show up. Reliable Parts on Ashby in Berkeley had the part and is the go to place for appliance parts. Thanks Scott. I'm sure he does great in home repairs as well. read more

Scott rocks, seriously. A few weeks back I had a god awful screaming dryer. A local repair company (who I will not name) took a look at it. They poked around for a few minutes and confidently told me I would have to have to replace the entire dryer drum! A very very expensive job. Thankfully I had already done some research, learning this is not a common solution. Sensing some scammy behavior from their diagnosis, I started emailing Scott for his opinion. He immediately knew what the problem was with the appliance. Long story short, Scott came by with a small replacement part or two and fixed my whole dryer in about 45 minutes.... for, of course, about 1/4 of the price it would have cost me with the other guys. Needless to say, Scott saved the day. read more

I've called Scott for a few issues now and I think he is super. He does good work and he's very nice & honest. I do a portion of my own repair and home diy work, so when I reached out for a heater issue I had Scott helped me to know how to troubleshoot it and fix it myself. He's great about not just taking my money because he can, and is easy to talk to. Hands down, Scott is my appliance guy read more

Scott was very courteous and professional. My washer stopped working no lights no sounds. He thought it was a Mother board. When he took the top off, he found something very simple and easy to fix. No only did he fix the wires which had detached, he secured them, he cleaned the dryer vent, tinkered with a few other misc items to help maintain the appliances and even helped clean out the washer area. His prices are very reasonable and he is fair. Great job thanks Scott. read more

I needed help with my oven as the buttons weren't working. Scott was very helpful in assisting me by email, sending me links to youtube video, and eventually swinging by with necessary covid safety precautions to get the job done. Very reasonably priced , efficient and prompt in his service. Would definitely use his services in the future. P.S: He also does a whole DIY series on youtube to help the community. read more

Called for Bosch dishwasher, which wasn't draining. He called back in 15 minutes, came in 15 more, fixed it in 5 minutes, charged a super reasonable amount and appliance is great again! Thanks, Scott! read more

He was ready to advise us for free on a weird freezer door problem, and when that didn't work, I had him come out the next day and he fixed it. I appreciate not having the hard sell, and also competence in fixing things. Scott does large appliances: refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers. I will call him right away when I need help with these. read more

Scott seems like a nice person, but the way he handled my case was disappointing. I called him to repair 2 appliances; my washing machine and my stove. He was 30 minutes late to the first appointment, but I didn't think much of it at the time. He diagnosed the washing machine immediately and sent me a link with the part to order. He found the problem with the burner and tried to fix it, but after an hour or so, told me he didn't have the right tool and would have to complete the job when he came back to fix the washer. For the follow-up appointment, he suggested a 3:30pm time 10 days out and I agreed. I left work early to make the appointment, but unfortunately Scott NEVER SHOWED. I emailed to ask what had happened and a few hours later he replied, "Sorry I missed you." (Missed me? No - I've been here waiting since the scheduled time.) He offered another time: Saturday at 6pm. Not exactly ideal, and besides, I already had plans. I replied saying that I would appreciate him fitting me in ASAP since he was a no-show to our appointment and that I needed an earlier Saturday slot or a future late afternoon appointment. He replied with the phone number of another repair person. Bottom line, I wasted 2.5 hours of personal time at work, and I paid $75 for a visit in which 0 of 2 appliances were fixed. As a single working woman, I do not appreciate the lack of respect for my time. 2 stars - as opposed to 1 - because he did show up for the first appointment and diagnosed the problem with the washer correctly. read more

My Bosch dishwasher was not draining and I tried some quick DIY fixes but had no luck. After I conceded the notion that I was going to have to part with at least $200 to get this issue fixed, I began my search for a repairman. After reading several outstanding reviews of "Scott the Fix it Guy" I emailed him and received a reply within 1 hour. He mentioned that I lived outside of his service area but also proceeded to give me a detailed set of instructions to troubleshoot my dishwasher's problem. Sure enough his advice was spot on and I was able to fix the issue myself in less than 5 mins.!!!!!! Instead of blowing me off (because I live outside of his service area) or charging me for the advice, or a many number of other unprofessional things he got my dishwasher back up and running for FREE!!!!!! YOU WILL NOT FIND A REPAIRMAN THAT HAS MORE INTEGRITY THAN SCOTT! read more

My dishwasher wasn't draining properly, so my husband tried to take a crack at it...but after several weeks of doing the dishes by hand, he finally agreed to let me call a repairman. I called Scott and left a msg. I received a call back and discussed the situation. He suggested that I take a look at several spots because there maybe something obstructing an area essential for draining. Sure enough, there was a minor blockage that was very easily removed by myself (not the handiest person in the world)...and the dishwasher is fixed! I'm so impressed with Scott's honesty. He could've easily came to my place, pretended to work for an hour and then charge me $x. I will definitely call Scott again. An honest repair man?!? What a find! read more

Scott seems to be a good and decent man and, more importantly, he seems to know what he is doing. We've got an old Kenmore fridge that basically conked out. These units generally last for 12 to 14 years and this one, at over 15 years old, was on its last legs. The thing is, as home owners, we're constantly prioritizing necessary expenses around the house and the fridge took us off-guard. We already have to replace the friggin' oven, so this additional expense would have been something of a burden. Thankfully Scott dropped by and breathed life into this thing for a 135 dollars. All I know is that the freezer is now freezing stuff and my Dr. Pepper is cold and we can worry about the refrigerator later. Thanks, man. read more

Do not. Do not. Scott is an awesomely nice guy. He means well. But after four return visits, I now use a bowl under our dishwasher because it leaks **that much**. Before he came, it only leaked when the rubber tubing wasn't hooked up right. Now it leaks all the time. All the time. A cereal bowl full of water each cycle. I asked -- and he did come -- four times. Leak leak leak. He made me order the supplies to fix it - which turned out to be wrong. And at the end, he have me some "self help" advice. But very clear he was done. And now. We have a bowl under our dishwasher to catch water. Do not go down this road. read more

As a young female living by herself I'm always hesitant to hire repair guys to come into my home. I've had many experiences where they try to rip me off or are creeps. I had another local repair business send someone over to give me a price on repairing my dryer and he quoted me $500. He was obviously thinking that I was some kind of idiot who would buy his BS. I bought the entire washer and dryer stack for $200 used. It kills me that in this day and age people still try to profile others this way, especially women. Set up an appointment via email with Scott, super easy. He had a pleasant attitude, was prompt (arrived exactly on time) and didn't bother me at all. Did his work and then left, took a little over an hour. He fixed my dryer for $150! So happy to have a dryer that doesn't squeak like crazy anymore! I will definitely be contacting him in the future for any other repairs. read more

I've used Scott a handful of times over the years and I think he is fantastic. He's helped me with my dishwasher, dryer, and clothes washer. Each time, he identified the problem very quickly and was very conscious of helping me find the cheapest way to solve my problem. I also think he is just genuinely a nice guy. I will never call anyone else again. read more

Scott has come out to fix several different issues with my appliances. I find him to be great at communication (email and phone), extremely friendly, punctual, and he does great work. I highly recommend Scott! read more

Scott was awesome! He came out fixed my washing machine right up with no problem, charged me a completely reasonable fee, and he was super nice and friendly to boot. He made it quick and painless. I plan on always calling him when I need an appliance repaired. Great guy! Tip: Be prepared with the model number of your appliance when contacting Scott. It will speed up the repair process. He showed up with the right parts to fix the issue. No return visit was needed. read more

Great guy! Very helpful via email. I explained my issue and he said I should contact PG&E, which I did and they solved my problem. Another establishment I had called with the same issue told me I would need to come in and pay them $90 in cash before they would send someone to look at it. read more

Scott is great. I emailed him on the weekend for an issue with our oven. He responded over the weekend (ie outside of business hours), providing a likely cause and a place to buy the part. I really appreciate that he read my email clearly, was not in a rush to come over and charge a diagnostic fee, and was quick to respond to my follow-up questions. He has helped me better understand my oven, the different parts, and what I should do to fix it. It makes me a lot more comfortable if I need to have him or his team come out to fix it. In the meantime, I know the right part to buy. Cannot say enough about his service and professionalism. read more

Scott is not only a super-skilled repair guru, but an exemplary human being! He was kind, extremely professional, and to my amazement he actually spent time teaching me why my dishwasher broke, and then he had me try it for myself, so that next time this comes up I can just fix it on my own. I highly recommend you give him a call if you need some assistance -- you will find a fair and knowledgeable fix it guy with some great energy! read more

Scott is the best at what he does (fixing things) but he's also just a really great human being. An absolute must in your contact list, especially if you don't know how to fix anything and need a person who won't cheat you. The first time, I emailed him about a problem with the dishwasher not draining and he provided (simple) instructions on how to fix it myself. The second time, I contacted him about a problem with mold in the front load washer and he showed up with the replacement part and fixed it in no time. He also provided some good advice about how to keep the washer/dryer functioning properly. He's knowledgeable, trustworthy and just and all around gem. read more

Scott is a great appliance repair guy. He assisted my wife and I in repairing our old 34 year old Whirlpool clothes dryer. The dryer was starting to make a very loud and noisy banging sound. I was ready to replace it. However, we have sentimental feelings for our washer/dryer combo, as they were originally owned by my parents. At any rate, I contacted Scott after seeing his Yelp reviews. I chatted with him about the problem and he had me video the dryer while it was operating. After sending the video to him, he diagnosed the issue very quickly. Turned out to be worn out rollers inside the dryer. Scott came out with new parts and quickly repaired the dryer. It works as if new! He also looked at our old (50 year old) Kitchen Aid dishwasher, which we haven't used in over 25 years, and tested it and got it operating. Came back in a couple of weeks to put new door springs on the dishwasher door. It operates very well now. Finally, he did a quick test of our Whirlpool direct drive clothes washer (34 years old) and proclaimed it to be in good operating condition. Scott is not only a very knowledgeable repairman, but what we like about him are his professional and courteous and demeanor and comportment, as well as his "bedside manners" in explaining appliance stuff to us. He likes to communicate via email, and is timely in his responses and patient in his replies to questions. Finally, his pricing appears to be very fair and reasonable. I will certainly use his services again. I also recommend him particularly on appliances that are older, such as the ones I described above. read more

Scott fixed our clothes dryer a few days ago. When I told him we were desperate, he offered to come the next day. Turns out, it was an easy fix..but we had something wrong with our washer--so he worked on that as well and just charged the same service visit price! he was very friendly; explained issues to us so we can fix it ourselves in the future...also was responsive to followup questions over email. Thanks to other yelpers for helping me make this choice. I highly reccommend Scott! read more

Scott was fantastic. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed fridge or washer repair. He was super convenient, and responded quickly to my emails/ He fixed both my washer AND my fridge in an HOUR and his rates were great. Good guy, Scott. read more

Scott saved the day! I was worried that my washer was done for. It filled up with water and then......died. Sent him an email, informed him of my dilemma and when he showed up he had exactly the part that needed replacement. Washer/dryer whisperer! What hasn't been said about this honest, humble man? He even gave me tips on keeping my dryer in good condition. I highly recommend services by Scott!! read more

I immediately give five stars to any professional contractor that provides detailed free advice that solves the problem -- knowing that this successful advice is actually preventing him from getting a paid gig. That's exactly what Scott did in my case. I emailed Scott last night about a range hood blower that had stopped turning. Based on my description, Scott diagnosed the probable cause, gave me detailed instructions on how to potentially remedy it, and his advice enabled me to partially disassemble the unit and get it working again. What a refreshing change from the common scenario of a contractor coming to the customer's premises, glancing at a job, saying "I can't fix this," and charging the House Call fee. By the way, Scott is still answering my follow-up questions via email. Thanks, Scott! I really appreciate the assistance! read more