Sherman Oaks, CA · About 15 minutes from Burbank
Appliance Repair in Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks homes and businesses
There's a pattern in Sherman Oaks appliance calls that's worth naming: a large share of the kitchens here were remodeled between roughly 2010 and 2015. That means the appliances in them are now hitting 11–16 years old, which is precisely when dishwasher drain pumps, refrigerator control boards and evaporator fans, and over-range microwave door switches start to fail.
The good news is that most of these are worth repairing. These were decent machines, they're often built into cabinetry that a replacement won't match, and a $250 repair on a unit that costs $1,400 to replace and re-fit is an easy decision. The exception is anything needing a compressor or a sealed-system repair, which is where the math flips.
You'll get the honest version: the repair cost, what the machine is worth, and what replacement would run installed. Then you decide.
Appliance Repair pricing in Sherman Oaks
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 Sherman Oaks properties typically need
- Appliance repair on 10–15 year old kitchen remodels hitting end-of-life
- GFCI upgrades in older kitchens and bathrooms
- Camera systems for hillside driveways and gated approaches
- Whole-home Wi-Fi in split-level and multi-story homes
- Pergola and patio cover assembly with proper leveling on slopes
- Condo and apartment appliance and handyman work
Areas of Sherman Oaks covered
Sherman Oaks flats · South of Ventura hills · Chandler Estates · Sherman Circle · Longridge Estates · Royal Woods · Van Nuys Boulevard corridor · Sepulveda corridor — plus everywhere in between. ZIP codes 91403, 91423, 91411.
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 Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks — 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 both sides of Ventura Boulevard?
Yes — the flats north of Ventura and the hillside streets south of it, plus the 91411 area toward Van Nuys. Sherman Oaks is typically same-day or next-day.
Can you install a pergola on a sloped Sherman Oaks lot?
Yes. The leveling is the real work — a structure assembled on a slope without proper shimming and anchoring ends up racked and eventually loosens. That prep is included in the assembly price rather than treated as an extra.
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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