When the oven will not heat, the dishwasher will not drain or the tumble dryer just spins cold, a local appliance repair near me is usually quicker and cheaper than replacing the machine. Household appliance repair technicians work on stoves, ovens, hobs, extractor fans, dishwashers, tumble dryers, microwaves, fridges and washing machines. Some do all of them, others specialise. Describe the appliance and what it is doing, and independent technicians in your area quote you directly. Your request is free and there is no obligation to accept.
Appliances and their usual faults
- Stoves and ovens: failed elements, oven thermostats, selector switches and plate switches. A stove that trips the DB board often has a burnt element or wire.
- Dishwashers: blocked filters, drain pumps, heaters and door switches.
- Tumble dryers: drive belts, heater elements, thermal fuses and blocked lint ducts.
- Microwaves: door switches, turntable motors and magnetrons. Inside a microwave there is a dangerous stored charge, so leave the casing closed.
- Fridges and freezers: see fridge repair.
- Washing machines: see washing machine repair.
Simple checks first
Check the plug point with another appliance. Look at the DB board for a tripped breaker or earth leakage switch. Stoves are usually on their own isolator switch on the wall, which is easy to knock off. Clean filters on dishwashers and dryers. Many newer machines have a reset by unplugging them for a few minutes. If a breaker trips again as soon as the appliance starts, leave it off and call a technician.
Note what you see and hear before you phone. A burning smell, a fault light pattern, a hum with no movement or water on the floor all help the technician narrow it down and bring the right part. Take a photo of the model plate, which on stoves is often behind the drawer or on the back, and on dishwashers on the edge of the door.
Repair or replace
Elements, thermostats, switches, belts and pumps are usually worth fixing. A failed main control board on an older machine, or rust through the body, may tip the balance toward a new appliance. Many newer models have electronic boards that need the exact part, so give the model number from the plate, which is often inside the door or on the back. Ask the technician to price the repair and say honestly whether it is worth it.
Cost and comparing quotes
An appliance call-out costs about R450 to R750, before parts, according to published cost guides. Ask whether the call-out is deducted if you go ahead, what guarantee is given on parts and labour, in writing, and whether they carry the common parts. If you have several appliances to look at, list them all in one request so one visit can cover them.
What to include in your request
- Which appliances need attention
- What each one is doing
- Model numbers from the plates
- Whether a breaker trips
- Your area and when you are home
Appliance Repair for different clients
- Households: a family kitchen with an oven that stopped heating and a dishwasher that will not drain
- Landlords, guest houses and B&Bs: a landlord fixing a tenant's stove and dryer in one visit
- Shops, cafes and supermarkets: a small shop's microwave and staff kitchen appliances needing attention
- Restaurants, butcheries and caterers: a home bakery's oven and mixer kitchen running daily
- Farms, packhouses and dairies: a farmhouse with several old appliances to check in one trip
- Factories and cold stores: a staff kitchen at a factory with stoves, urns and fridges
- Schools, clinics and public buildings: a school or hostel kitchen with stoves and tumble dryers in daily use
- Technicians and repairers: technicians covering cooking, laundry and refrigeration appliances in one area
Frequently asked questions
What does household appliance repair cover?
My stove trips the DB board. What causes that?
Can one technician fix all my appliances in one visit?
Are you an appliance repair company?
Appliance Repair by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Mthatha
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Mahikeng
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Kimberley
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg