Pasadena, CA · About 20 minutes from Burbank
Appliance Repair in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena 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
Appliance Repair for Pasadena homes and businesses
Pasadena appliance work has a wider range of ages than almost anywhere else I serve. In one week I might service a two-year-old built-in refrigerator in a Linda Vista remodel and a thirty-year-old wall oven in an original Bungalow Heaven kitchen that the owners have no intention of replacing — correctly, because it's a better oven than most new ones and it fits an opening nothing modern will.
That second category is where an independent is worth having. A lot of shops won't touch older equipment. Much of it is straightforwardly repairable — elements, thermostats, igniters, switches, seals — and replacing it means cabinetry work that costs many times the repair.
Pasadena is about twenty minutes via the 134, so appointments are typically next-day. Send a photo of the model and serial plate when you book and I'll arrive with the likely part already in the van.
Appliance Repair pricing in Pasadena
2026 ranges including parts and labor. The diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair when you approve it.
| Service | Typical price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit | $85 | Waived entirely if you approve the repair |
| Refrigerator repair | $150 – $520 | Fan motors, thermostats, defrost boards, door seals, ice makers |
| Washing machine repair | $130 – $430 | Pumps, belts, lid switches, shocks, control boards |
| Dryer repair | $120 – $340 | Heating elements, thermal fuses, belts, rollers, vents |
| Dishwasher repair | $130 – $360 | Drain pumps, spray arms, door latches, inlet valves |
| Oven / range repair | $150 – $420 | Bake and broil elements, igniters, sensors, control boards |
| Microwave (over-range) repair | $120 – $290 | Door switches, magnetrons, turntable motors, fan assemblies |
| Garbage disposal replacement | $180 – $330 | Includes a new 3/4 HP unit installed |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $110 – $180 | The single most common cause of 'my dryer takes three cycles' |
What Pasadena properties typically need
- Careful plaster repair in historic Craftsman and Spanish homes
- Wi-Fi coverage in houses that defeat wireless by construction
- Solid-wood door adjustment, hardware and lock work
- Appliance repair including built-in and older units
- Professional office networks, workstations and backup
- Retail and restaurant camera systems and POS support
Areas of Pasadena covered
Bungalow Heaven · Madison Heights · Old Pasadena · South Lake district · Orange Heights · Linda Vista · San Rafael · Hastings Ranch · Playhouse District · Caltech / Del Mar area — plus everywhere in between. ZIP codes 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106, 91107.
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 Pasadena services.
How a job actually goes
- 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
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
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
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 Pasadena — 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 work on historic homes in Pasadena?
Yes, and carefully. Plaster gets patched and texture-matched rather than covered with modern drywall compound and hoped for. Period hardware is repaired where possible rather than replaced. And I'll tell you when something needs a specialist in historic restoration instead.
How far is Pasadena from your base?
About 20 minutes via the 134. Pasadena is a regular route — usually same-day or next-day depending on the schedule, with no additional travel charge built in beyond what's in the quoted price.
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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