Had one of my best appliance repair experiences ever. It's a small business in Gardena called South Bay Appliance. This company is very professional from top to bottom with the service side being outstanding. Have had a Frigidaire refrigerator giving me loads of problems and the costs were rising over 600.00. As consumers, we're at the mercy at times of the repair company when it comes to charges. But, South Bay Appliance came to the rescue! I set up the appointment with them and Tom came out to analyze the problem. Within an hour, he found the issue and communicated with me the cost to repair. The cost was so reasonable and had Tom do the job. The overall experience with South Bay Appliance was excellent and I've found my new appliance repair company. Thanks Tom for being so professional and doing a great job! read more

As bad as it gets. We were "assisted" by Randy, also as bad as it gets. READ YOUR INVOICE that they have you sign before accepting the $2385 of dollars purchase. It says all sales are final. It means even if the appliances do not work. At All! We bought a range, fridge, and microwave. The microwave has not worked since we brought it home. Plug it in, and it doesn't respond to any button selected. Assuming they stand behind it, I called Randy. After a condescending speech about how to use a microwave, I said I've been using one for fifty years. He said verbatim, "they don't make them like they used to". It was less than a week after purchasing. I found a better one at Costco for about the same price. I recommend anywhere but here. read more

Just purchased a new refrigerator from South Bay Appliance. Vincent was the sales rep. Stand up guy, very knowledgeable and accommodating. Price was more than fair. Three days later, delivery crew removed the old built-in and put in the new one. Owner Dave even accompanied the work crew and did some heavy lifting. In-and-out in 90 minutes. South Bay Appliance (formerly Spears Appliances, same owner) has been my go-to for decades and the quality of their products and level of service remain top notch. read more

I wrote yesterday about this company! This local company is not from California, but have put South Bay Appliance AZ in gilbert. Yesterday I wrote how they drug my repair past two visits , and now today it does the dame thing it did originally . Then tried to lock in an additional visit for ,another time. read more

Bought a washer and dryer from here. We were given the option of delivery before 1pm or after 1pm. We specifically and intentionally chose AFTER 1pm and it was confirmed with the sales person multiple times. Delivery came around 9am, which luckily I was home to receive the delivery. The delivery men were nice, professional, helpful and got the job done. But it just incredibly frustrating that the delivery time was wrong, especially for such a big purchase. read more

Thank you, Vincent and the two delivery guys, who made today's refrigerator delivery possible. Vincent is a no nonsense guy, whom I trust and who gets things done. The two delivery guys did a phenomenal job lifting the unboxed fridge up our stairwell with their bare hands. I had originally purchased the same sized fridge on Amazon (lured by the prime sale) last week but their delivery team (a guy & a girl!) wouldn't attempt carrying up stairwell (box too big) - transaction canceled. Note: this is what I get for buying an appliance from Amazon. Half the delivery duo - female. And they don't care. On the other hand, SBA delivery guys unopened box downstairs and made it happen. SBA on another level - thank you. In talking to a veteran Gardena realtor-friend after the Amazon incident, SBA is the appliance store of choice in the area. Trusted for good reason. read more

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I can't advocate enough for this business. They had me take pictures of where my refrigerator needed to be installed and talked me out of a 12,000 fridge. (Would have fit too tight and been awkward with an opposing pantry door. They also referred to a crane man who charges 1/3of the price of other crane companies. This is a family owned business and the whole process was straightforward and stress free! read more

Lesson learned, don't buy a costly appliance from a small store. I thought I bought a $3,000 lemon and worse was the 2-month run-around (and ongoing) I received. Once the salesperson sells you the product and have you signed some CYA documents of which I forgot to ask for a copy, his job is done. Got trouble with the expensive machine with a 5-year warranty? You'll be sent to the service department and subjected to their "best" technician who turned out to make matters worse. Twice, it was everything else but the fault of the purchased appliance. I had three service visits and the last one was thankfully, an honest tech who provided the only relevant and sensible explanation to the problem and then provided a solution. Unlike the first one who talked out of both sides of the mouth and left me totally confused as to the messages he gave me as opposed to his colleagues at the store. The second tech is the reason for the star but overall experience, NEVER again with South Bay Appliance. read more

I've come here for a few appliances over the years. I always seek out Vincent, who has been in the industry for many years and knows his stuff. We recently purchased a Speed Queen washer and dryer. This brand was recommended to us by Myrna from Gardena Appliance Repair, who constantly came to repair our LEMON Frigidaire appliances. When I talked to Vincent, he also recommended Speed Queen. Prior to purchasing the appliances, Vincent and I worked out the logistics of the delivery (two flights of stairs, haul away old ones, etc.). So, when I was ready to purchase, he just pulled up my paperwork and processed the order. The guys who made the delivery arrived on time and were friendly and efficient. With the other washer, we had to remove the doors for them to fit. The guy who did the install put the doors back on for me. They cleaned up the water that dripped from the old washer. It was a great experience all around. read more

Great advice on the new washer (Speed Queen - love it!) and had them come out to service 3 appliances, which extended their lifespan. Great service! read more

Incompetent fridge repair people. Have an LG fridge that suddenly started getting frost build up after years of no issue. Called to have someone come out and look at it. Repair guy didn't run any tests and blew us off saying that we were just leaving the freezer door ajar. Next thing, the whole fridge stops working. Nothing is cooling at all. So we call the repair guy back. He sees the compressor is hot and that power is going to it and says the compressor is bad and a new one will be $1500. (That price being a joke is another issue.) We ask about could the issue be the start relay. He blew us off saying that wasn't it and it's the compressor without testing any other components. When we checked later we found he had disconnected the start relay and never reconnected it. Fortunately we decided to go online and order a couple of parts that were cheap. ($15 and $32). We put in a new start relay ourselves and now the fridge is perfectly fine. Additionally, He was not careful when handling our appliance. When pulling out the fridge we asked him to wait because it was too close to the counter and went to help. He continued to pull out the fridge and stated that it didn't matter because we'd be getting rid of it anyway. Rude to say, disrespectful, and damaged the fridge. Find someone who will treat you with care and do their due diligence to determine what the true issue is and not just try to overcharge you for something that wasn't even wrong. read more

We use South Bay Appliance for everything from ranges and dishwashes to microwaves and stoves. They provide great haulaway service, their invoices are very professional and easy to read, hooray! We love having a dependable appliance provider that we know will install quality appliances and guarantees to back it up!! I would definitely recommend South Bay Appliances next time you are in an appliance pickle!! read more

Update re: SpeedQueen dryer bought from SouthBay Appliance, Southbay Appliance finally contacted SpeedQueen, SpeedQueen reached out to me and sent a 3rd party Technician from HAUS Appliance in Torrance, the Technician checked the dryer recognized the faulty part/parts and showed it to us . He replaced the faulty parts . Since then the dryer is running like it should . read more

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I have had excellent luck with this outfit, from buying repair parts, to sales, to service. I prefer them over big box. They also took care of my dad who needed some updating of items, and they took the time to look for appliances of his strange measurements and get them installed. Pretty quickly, too! Glad to support this small business. read more

Clint was very helpful. This is my second time purchasing. Delivery was smooth. Highly recommended.

We decided to buy a Speed Queen washer and dryer. Best decision ever. Vincent guided us through our choices and he is really knowledgeable about every aspect of this product. The delivery was easy and the guys doing the setup were great. We are so grateful we went to South Bay Appliances. read more

Appreciate their patience and attention to customer satisfaction . They work with you in meeting your needs and get installs/ haul aways scheduled quickly . Junior was great with the install and haul away and Clint was great in helping us select the right products . Thank you . read more

I was buying appliances during Covid and Vincent was kind enough to help us. He is very knowledgeable and was very helpful in making a decision. read more

My inlaws & I came looking for a fridge for a rental property we are furnishing near by. Randy help us find the Fridge we needed and got it delivered the next day as we only had a few days down here before going back up to Norcal. Our experience from going into the store and getting our Fridge installed was an excellent experience! read more

I have used this independently owned and operated business/service for many years and have always been satisfied. Their technicians are knowledgeable, on time, and communicative. They explain what they see, give you options based on your budget and provide quality, long lasting service. They are reasonable especially in comparison to other local repair services. They also helped me purchase and installed a new washer and dryer during the thick of COVID when appliances were unavailable. read more

I worked with and recommend the salesman named Vincent! This place is no frills, good selection, fair prices, plenty of inventory. They really work with you to ensure that you choose what's right for your needs. I'm doing a remodel and needed all new appliances which they had in stock even during COVID! Great job guys! read more

Very nice! The repairman came and did a great job fixing our washing machine! Thank you! S. Taira

South Bay Appliance came to my home to fix a microwave and could not fix it. Eight months later they called me to tell me they could fix it and charged me $98.50. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND SOUTH BAY APPLIANCE. read more

Dan fixed our dryer vent hose, which probably got disconnected when the washer (stacked washer/dryer) got imbalanced and moved backwards. He willingly cleaned all the lint that had accumulated under the washer and on the walls of the enclosure. Dan also checked the washer to make sure it was working properly. read more

I can't say enough about the service and knowledge of our sales representative Vincent. We explained that we have a small laundry closet, gave him some measurements and he had a recommendation. It did not stop there, he asked for photos of the laundry closet showing tape measurements to make sure that what he was suggesting would fit. He called right away and assured me that the washer and dryer would fit and that these units were the best value not by price but longevity. I would definitely recommend stopping by and doing business here. read more

I needed a washing machine installed and South Bay Appliance was recommend to me by a friend. I went to the showroom and informed the salesman of my request and he informed me that they do have someone who can but they weren't in the store that day so he took my information and I was told I'd get a call on Monday. Monday & Tuesday came and went so I called Wednesday spoke to a service staff person informing them of my situation and I was told they don't install appliances that weren't purchased from them; understandable. My complaint is that I waited for them to get back to me and waisted time when I could've found someone who could do what I'm requesting. EVERYONE at this company should know what they do and don't do, don't lead customers on if you can't do the job. read more

In my opinion horrible place to do business with. Poor follow up , nothing but excuses for delays by Clint. I sent emails and phone calls for owner to return call no response received. In my opinon i would give a 0 for service. read more

We had ordered a new refrigerator. Clint was great at the sale. But the service is horrible. We got a call when our frig would be delivered. We were given a 3 hour window, they showed up an hour past the window. They had to remove the refrigerator doors to get in the house. They were very rush. They left, didn't explain anything about the frig. Did not install the air filter, or remove all the plastic that comes inside the frig wrapped on handles or shelves. After he left we reviewed the package of papers. Found a door leveler, we checked the door, not level. Call them the next day told me will call and let me know who and when they could come out. I have had to call them 3 times in the past week and still don't have time to come fix what they didn't do because they were in. Big hurry to get to the next delivery. Service is very bad, they just don't care. Very poor customer service read more

I needed my ice maker replaced. I called South Bay Appliance because I had bought a stove and a dishwasher from them in 2018. Loved their service then, and love it again for the repair. Their technician Tom worked quickly, efficiently, and CLEANLY! My go to place for any future appliance needs. Jenny H Redondo Beach read more

My mom purchased a washer and drier and was advised that it would be delivered in three days. Two weeks later she still doesn't have the washer and drier and all she gets is mixed lies from this place "we have it in stock" "oh we have to pick it up" "it's on the truck" WTF, get your F***** S*** together! Next call we're going to make is to the credit card company, how the hell can this company even be in business with the way they treat their customers. read more

Do not use them. They charge us about $100 for estimating to fix our stove and invoiced us for all the parts and service. We paid them for the work and they billed again claiming we didn't pay them. They provided us with a phone call to dispute the charges We called the number, it rang twice and disconnects. read more

We have used this company for many years. The service department has gotten horrible. They are supposed to call you the morning of your repair and give you a window of morning and afternoon. We didn't get a call at all. At 10 am we called. The lady said oh between 2 and 5. No reason they didn't call us. At 500 we called to find out about our service and again couldn't find the technician and couldn't give us an answer. It's 515 and still don't have an answer. Very frustrated. 545 and still no show and no call. Beyond frustrated. read more

My 10 yr old Maytag washer started doing funny things and making grinding sounds so rather than spend money on maintenance since I had no warranty in affect anymore, I called Southbay Appliance as I've been doing for years, spoke with my favorite salesman Vince and he convinced me to buy the Rolls-Royce of washing machines: a Speed Queen top loading machine with a seven year full warranty on parts and service ; the total cost installed was $1500 including hauling away my old machine and hooking up my new one; it couldn't have been any easier I spent more than I wanted to, figuring I could just walk into Best Buy, Home Depot, or even Costco and buy a machine for half that price and I probably could have; Vince told me the inventory was low at Southbay appliance and low all over the country due to the supply chain slow down and that many people are still waiting 6 to 8 weeks or longer to get there Appliances; The machine that I bought was in stock and was delivered to my house and installed 4 days after I ordered it; I was assured that using this machine on light usage as a single person, it would last me 20+years; I trust Vincent and I give this company a five star rating , you can't go wrong ! read more

Very disappointed with the lack of follow up and customer service specifically from the sales department. Purchased a Speed Queen washer and dryer for our home in PV while still living in Northern California. When we asked about pedestals, both my husband and I were told that the appliances were quite tall and we may not need the pedestals. Delivery and set up went well. When we arrived and saw the appliances, we realized we were ill advised and definitely needed the pedestals. I called and got Randy, the sales rep. Ended up he never followed through and I called several times to ask about purchasing these pedestals and inquired about delivery/installation costs. He told me that he'd have to talk to the owner and would get right back to me. Each day he failed to call, so I called him again at the end of each day or the following morning. And each time he answered with the same reply of being too busy with the "weight of the world on his shoulders" tone and reflection. He never followed through on our original inquiry of delivery discount and had completely forgotten what we were asking for daily...for two weeks! South Bay Appliance sell the Speed Queen pedestals for more money than what's listed online and for what Howard's appliances sells them for. Well, we are beyond two weeks, and Randy who was to call me back again, per his words, so I could order and pay for the pedestals has yet to call us back! Bet the owner never received our inquiry. Thank goodness for Howard's Appliances...BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER and LESS EXPENSIVE!!! SHOP HOWARD'S APPLIANCE if you want to have a great experience and not overpay!!! Lesson learned on our end. read more

My Mom made a appointment to get her oven thermostat fixed. The appointment was for between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and that was to late for her. So she called back to change it to a earlier time and the said not a chance. We only go in your area at those particular times. My Mom is recently widowed and live alone so she didn't want someone in the house that late in the day. They couldn't even make a exception for her. We have purchased multiple appliances from them and that made NO difference. That's sad. So that is the last time that we buy anything from this cheap run down appliance company. The show room is dirty and poorly stocked. Just go to Best Buy from now on. They atleast care about there customers. DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROM HERE EVER..... read more

I bought a stove top range from them in June. Shopped here instead of Best Buy as I thought I'd get a higher level of service as the installation would be customized. They failed on 3 occasions to properly install the range. The guys just left today and said sorry, we can't figure it out. Go to Best Buy. read more

Family owned and operated since 1929. This is still a small town mom and pop shop in it's third generation of ownership. They do appliance repairs, sales and installs. I like dealing with them over the box stores because I have had a relationship with them for over 20 years. They always know the part I need (even though it was all burned to hell), and if I get in over my head on trying to fix it myself they'll bail me out with only a little ribbing. Their selection of appliances may not be a big as the box stores, but they can get just about anything and their prices are competitive. Just remember that the big stores get different model numbers (even between big stores) so that you cannot shop around. You need to match features, not model numbers. In the end, even if it did cost a little more, I'd gladly pay it for the personalized customer service! read more

My local Lowe's didn't have the parts I needed for a stove-top, and an employee recommended that I check this place out. I actually needed items for a fridge as well. They had the parts for my stove on hand, AND said I could call back with specs on the fridge parts. I did so the next day. Lo and behold, the parts I needed were available the very next day. Pretty damn cool. Nearly one stop shopping. That deserves a thumbs up. Had everything I needed in a span of 48 HRS. I will definitely use them again if necessary! read more

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I hate writing this. I've used these guys for many years - reliable service, good people, knowledgeable and reasonably priced. All that has changed. They are terrible. For such a small place, heavy bureaucracy. Service people totally disconnected from billing people. It's just too much hassle to work with these guys when there are so many other options out there. read more

Very happy with our experience. Vincent worked with us to locate a refrigerator that would fit in our rental. And the delivery guys/installers were great too, they had to return a second time because of a problem with our water hookup, no problem and they were polite and professional. Recommended! read more