Common Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from Charlotte-area homeowners.
Most refrigerator repairs run $150–$400 for common issues like seals, thermostats, or filters. Compressor or sealed-system repairs run higher, typically $700–$1,250, because of the parts and labor involved. We diagnose in person and give you a flat price before starting any work.
Usually, yes — most repairs cost a few hundred dollars against a $1,000 or more replacement. The exception is an older unit with a failed compressor on top of other age-related issues, where replacement can make more sense. We’ll tell you honestly which situation you’re in rather than pushing a repair either way.
Door seal and gasket replacement is one of the most frequent calls we get — a worn seal lets warm air in, forces the compressor to run constantly, and can look like a much bigger problem than it is. Thermostat and control issues are also common.
Compressor and sealed-system repair is the most involved and expensive job, typically $700–$1,250 in parts and labor. It’s also the repair most generalist handymen won’t attempt, which is why it’s one of our core specialties.
It depends on the appliance’s age and what’s actually broken. A dryer, washer, or oven repair is almost always cheaper than replacement — most run under $500. For refrigerators and freezers, it comes down to whether the sealed system is involved; we’ll give you a straight answer either way.
Appliance repair labor typically runs $50–$125 per hour depending on the job. We quote a flat price for the repair itself rather than billing hourly, so you know the total cost before we start.
Yes — Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, GE, Maytag, Frigidaire, and most other major brands, across all five services we offer.
In most cases, yes. We keep enough technicians on the road to fit in same-day calls whenever the schedule allows, and we’ll always tell you honestly if we can’t make it happen the same day.