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Armen Hammer — handyman, appliance and technology services in Burbank, CA

Glendale, CA · About 10 minutes from Burbank

Appliance Repair in Glendale, CA

A fridge that stopped cooling is not a next-week problem. Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, ranges, microwaves and disposals diagnosed and repaired on site, usually the same day you call.

  • Serving all of Glendale and the surrounding area
  • Free estimates by phone, photo or in person
  • Flat prices agreed before work starts
  • 90-day labor warranty on all work
Free estimates · Flat prices agreed up front · 90-day labor warranty · Text photos for a fast quote
Fully insuredGeneral liability coverage on every job
Same-day slotsMost calls answered inside two hours
90-day labor warrantyIf the fix doesn't hold, I come back free
Straight answersYou'll be told when a job needs a licensed pro

Appliance Repair for Glendale homes and businesses

Glendale appliance calls come in two distinct flavors, and which one you are changes the job completely.

If you're in a house — Adams Hill, Verdugo Woodlands, Rossmoyne, the northwest flats — it's a standard in-home repair with room to work and a fridge that can be pulled out. If you're in one of the mid-rise condo buildings around Brand, the Americana or downtown, everything is constrained: stacked laundry in a closet with three inches of clearance, a dishwasher wedged into a run of cabinetry, a refrigerator opening sized for a discontinued model, an elevator with a reservation system, and a management office that wants an insurance certificate before I get past the lobby.

I handle both. For condo work, tell me the building when you book and the paperwork gets filed in advance so nobody gets turned away at the desk. And if you're replacing rather than repairing, send me the closet or cabinet dimensions before you buy — the number of appliances that don't fit Glendale condo laundry closets is remarkable.

Appliance Repair pricing in Glendale

2026 ranges including parts and labor. The diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair when you approve it.

ServiceTypical priceWhat's included
Diagnostic visit$85Waived entirely if you approve the repair
Refrigerator repair$150 – $520Fan motors, thermostats, defrost boards, door seals, ice makers
Washing machine repair$130 – $430Pumps, belts, lid switches, shocks, control boards
Dryer repair$120 – $340Heating elements, thermal fuses, belts, rollers, vents
Dishwasher repair$130 – $360Drain pumps, spray arms, door latches, inlet valves
Oven / range repair$150 – $420Bake and broil elements, igniters, sensors, control boards
Microwave (over-range) repair$120 – $290Door switches, magnetrons, turntable motors, fan assemblies
Garbage disposal replacement$180 – $330Includes a new 3/4 HP unit installed
Dryer vent cleaning$110 – $180The single most common cause of 'my dryer takes three cycles'

What Glendale properties typically need

  • Condo appliance swaps where the unit has to fit an existing stacked closet
  • Business camera systems for Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue storefronts
  • Wi-Fi coverage across sloped, multi-level Verdugo Woodlands homes
  • Office network buildouts and POS terminal support
  • Plaster repair and texture matching in 1920s Adams Hill homes
  • Pergola and patio cover assembly on hillside lots that need real leveling

Areas of Glendale covered

Adams Hill · Verdugo Woodlands · Chevy Chase Canyon · Oakmont · Downtown Glendale / Brand corridor · Rossmoyne · Northwest Glendale · Montrose edge · Glenoaks Canyon · Tropico — plus everywhere in between. ZIP codes 91201, 91202, 91203, 91204, 91205, 91206, 91207, 91208.

More on this service

For the full detail on what's covered, what isn't, brands handled and the legal limits I work inside, see the main appliance repair page. For everything else I do in this city, see Glendale services.

How a job actually goes

  1. 1

    Tell me what's wrong

    Call, text a photo, or fill in the form. Photos of the model plate or the problem area cut the guesswork enormously.

  2. 2

    Get a real price range

    You get a range before I drive out, not after. If it's a job that needs a licensed contractor, I'll tell you that on the phone instead of wasting your time.

  3. 3

    I show up in the window

    You get a text when I'm on the way. Shoe covers, drop cloths, and the work area left cleaner than I found it.

  4. 4

    Pay when it works

    Flat price agreed up front. Card, Zelle, cash or check. Parts I install carry the manufacturer warranty and my labor is guaranteed for 90 days.

Appliance Repair in Glendale — common questions

How much does appliance repair cost in Burbank?

Most in-home appliance repairs in the Burbank area run $130–$430 all-in for 2026. Diagnostic fees locally range from $70 to $130; mine is $85 and is waived completely when you approve the repair. Refrigerators sit at the top of the range ($150–$520) because sealed-system and control-board parts cost more. Dryers are usually the cheapest fix.

Can you come out today?

Usually yes for Burbank, Toluca Lake, Glendale, North Hollywood and Studio City if you call before about 2 PM. No-cool refrigerators and leaking washers get priority over everything else on the schedule. Wider service areas are typically next-day.

Is it worth repairing my appliance or should I replace it?

The working rule: if the repair costs more than half of what a comparable new unit costs installed, and the machine is past two-thirds of its expected life, replace it. A five-year-old $1,400 French-door refrigerator with a $380 fan and board repair is worth fixing. A ten-year-old $550 top-load washer needing a $420 transmission is not. You'll get both numbers before you decide.

Do you repair Samsung and LG appliances?

Yes. They're two of the most common brands in Valley homes and also two of the most likely to need service — Samsung ice makers and LG front-load drain pumps in particular. Parts availability is generally good; occasionally an OEM control board takes a few extra days.

My dryer takes three cycles to dry. Is that the dryer?

About seven times out of ten it's the vent, not the dryer. Lint accumulation, a crushed transition hose behind the machine, or a long roof-terminated run — all common in Burbank's older homes — choke the airflow. Vent cleaning runs $110–$180 and often solves it outright. It's also a genuine fire-safety issue, so it's worth doing regardless.

Do you serve all of Glendale?

Yes — 91201 through 91208, from the flats to the Verdugo foothills, plus Montrose and the Glendale side of La Crescenta. Glendale is typically same-day.

Can you provide a certificate of insurance for my Glendale HOA?

Yes, at no charge. Send me the management company's contact and requirements and I'll have it on file before I arrive.

What neighbors say

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“Our Samsung fridge stopped cooling on a Friday. Armen came out the same afternoon, found a failed evaporator fan, and had it running before dinner. He showed me the old part and explained exactly what happened. No upsell, no drama.”
Marisol R.Magnolia Park, Burbank · Appliance Repair
“Three-story townhouse with Wi-Fi that died on the top floor. He ran a hardwired access point instead of selling me another extender, and now I get full speed in every room. He labeled every cable in the closet too.”
David K.Glendale · Networking & Wi-Fi
“Four cameras around the house plus a doorbell, all on my phone. He walked the property with me first and moved two camera positions based on where our packages actually get dropped. Clean cable runs, nothing hanging.”
Susan T.Toluca Lake · Security Cameras

Something broken, unfinished, or driving you crazy?

One call covers the house and the office — from a leaking faucet to a dead laptop to four cameras and a new router. Free estimates, no trip charge inside Burbank.

Call (747) 344-7727