The independent appliance repair shop across the Pacific Northwest
Appliance Repair in Tacoma — Local Techs, One Call
We repair refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves in Tacoma homes, from the North End down through 98404 and 98408, and out toward University Place and Puyallup. So if something in your kitchen or laundry room has quit, hums and does nothing, or leaks onto the floor every cycle, that's our work. Our crew is an independent shop and we handle all major brands. We ask questions, listen to the machine, and explain what we find in plain words. No rushing you off the porch. Tell us what it's doing and when it started. Call us or send the quote form.
Call (888) 857-9883- You reach a person, not a menu
- Open every day
- The quote comes first, in writing
Taking calls until 5:00 PM PT
What's giving you trouble in Tacoma?
Choose the closest match, or call and describe the fault to a real person.
Won't cool, or freezing everything
Fridge running warm, or icing over
Won't drain, spin, or fill
Washer stopping mid-cycle or leaking
Runs but won't dry
Dryer with no heat, or three cycles to get there
Takes forever to dry, or smells hot
Usually the vent, not the dryer
Dishes coming out dirty
Dishwasher not draining or not cleaning
Won't hold temperature
Oven running cold, hot, or uneven
Burners won't light or stay lit
Gas or electric range and cooktop
Appliance repair in Tacoma, the local picture
We repair washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators in Tacoma, and you can get on the schedule by calling us and telling us what you're hearing. Plenty of the houses we visit are older. North End craftsmans put the laundry in a half-basement, Hilltop duplexes hide a stacked washer in a closet, and down toward South Tacoma the newer builds wedge the fridge into a tight alcove. Each one has its quirks, and we plan for that before we knock. Common calls: a washer that won't drain, a dryer running cold, a dishwasher leaving grit on the glasses, an oven that reads 350 and bakes more like 275, a refrigerator sweating on the back wall. We're an independent shop, so we service all major brands rather than one label. Expect us to pull the machine out, look behind it, check the drain and the vent, and tell you in plain words what we found before any part gets replaced. If the smarter answer is to quit spending on an old unit, we'll say that too.
Tacoma ZIPs & nearby cities we cover
From Tacoma we cover 98402, 98405, 98406 and 98408, plus University Place, Lakewood, Parkland, Federal Way and Puyallup.
- 98444
- 98445
- 98401
- 98402
- 98403
- 98404
- 98405
- 98406
- 98407
- 98408
- 98409
- 98411
Nearby cities we also cover
- University Place
- Lakewood
- Parkland
- Federal Way
- Puyallup
- Spanaway
- Auburn
- South Hill
How an independent local shop compares in Tacoma
| All About Appliances | Big-box repair chains | Handyman listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You approve a written quote first | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| A real person answers, 7 days a week | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Gas and electric, all major brands | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| No manufacturer targets to hit | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Local techs who know the housing stock | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
After the visit, in their words
“They said morning, they meant morning. The quote said one number, the card ran that number.”
Faye D.Ontario, CA“Ice maker leak had warped the floor before we noticed. They fixed the valve and pointed us to a floor guy. Above and beyond.”
Kurt V.Lancaster, CA“The person on the phone asked for the model plate ahead of time so the visit came stocked.”
Lena R.Salinas, CAAppliance repair in Tacoma — quick answers
How soon can someone come out to my Tacoma home?
Usually within a day or two, often sooner. You get an arrival window instead of a whole day, and we call before we head over. Morning slots in the North End and central Tacoma go first, so ring us early if that's what you need.
Do you go outside Tacoma proper?
Yes. University Place and Lakewood are a short drive, and we run out to Parkland, Puyallup and Federal Way regularly. Give us your address or ZIP when you call and we'll tell you which day we're already out your way.
What does a repair visit cost?
You approve a written quote before any work starts: visit, parts and labor. No surprises on the invoice.
What brands can you service?
Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, GE, Maytag, Bosch, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Electrolux and more, gas and electric, as an independent repair company.
How it works
- Step 1
Tell us the symptom
Call us or fill out the form and describe what you're hearing, seeing or smelling. Brand and rough age help. We ask a few questions up front so the likely parts ride along in the van.
- Step 2
We come look
A technician shows up in the window we set, pulls the unit out and tests it. Tight basement stairs and low bungalow ceilings are ordinary to us. You'll hear what's wrong before anything gets replaced.
- Step 3
You decide, we repair
We walk you through the fix and what it involves, then wait for your go-ahead. Most common parts are already on the truck. If something has to be ordered, we tell you the plan and follow up.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quote before work starts
Why homeowners call us
- Damp-house know-howPortland laundry rooms grow mildew and basements stay wet. We know what moisture does to dryer vents, washer parts and control boards, so before we call a repair done we look at the room around the machine too.
- Unhurried visitsA rushed diagnostic misses things. We take the extra minutes to pull the panel, look behind the drum and test the drain line. Then we tell you plainly what failed and whether fixing it makes sense on that appliance.
- Every major brandWe're an independent shop, so the whole kitchen and laundry room is fair game: washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, ovens, dishwashers, freezers and disposals. A twenty-year-old unit gets the same careful look as a new digital one.
- Wide service reachHomeowners in five Western states reach us the same way. City bungalow, suburban split-level, a house down a gravel road. We set a visit and arrive with tools and common parts ready.
- All major brands, gas & electricOne independent crew for Whirlpool, Samsung, GE, LG, Maytag, Bosch and more.
- Straight answersWhen a repair doesn't make sense, we tell you, sometimes before we even roll a truck.
What we cover in Tacoma
A broken appliance never gets cheaper on its own
A part on its way out usually takes something more expensive with it. Getting started takes about a minute.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quotes
- All major brands
- Gas & electric
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