Appliance repair, honestly priced.

Decades of appliance industry data point to a simple rule: if a repair costs more than 50% of replacement, replace. Below 50%, repair almost always wins on dollars and environmental footprint. We assess every job against this rule and tell you straight — sometimes that means walking away from a paid job and recommending replacement. We'd rather earn the next 10 referrals than a single overcharged service call.

Modern appliances are also lasting less than older ones — average dishwasher life dropped from 13 years in 1995 to 8 in 2025; refrigerators from 17 to 13. Repair becomes less attractive as appliances age past 70% of expected life.

The U.S. Fire Administration reports approximately 2,900 dryer fires per year, the vast majority from clogged dryer vents. In DFW, where central air keeps homes sealed and dry-cleaning of vents is rarely done, this risk is higher than average.

Annual dryer vent cleaning is mandatory — not optional, not "if you have time." We charge $125–$225 for a full vent cleaning depending on length and complexity. We use a rotary brush system that cleans through the entire run, not just the dryer end.

Common dryer issues we fix:

• Won't heat — usually heating element ($85 part) or thermal fuse ($25 part)
• Won't tumble — most often a broken belt ($35 part) or seized roller
• Squeaking — drum rollers, idler pulley, or bearings
• Long dry times — clogged vent (most common), restricted airflow, or failing element
• Won't start — door switch, thermal fuse, or control board
• Burning smell — STOP USING IMMEDIATELY, lint accumulation in heating element area

Top-load washers (especially traditional agitator models) — simpler mechanics, fewer common failures, easier to repair. Average lifespan 11–14 years. Common issues: lid switch, drain pump, agitator dogs.

Front-load washers — more energy-efficient, gentler on clothes, but more complex. Common issues: door seal mold (the #1 owner complaint), drain pump clogs, bearing failure (expensive — often a 50%+ rule trigger), suspension and shock failures.

HE top-load (no agitator) — newer category, mechanically similar to front-load but vertical. Lifespan and reliability vary widely by brand.

Common washer fixes:

• Won't drain — drain pump or clogged pump filter ($85–$185)
• Won't fill — water inlet valve or screen clog ($125–$250)
• Leaking — door seal (front-load), tub seal, or hose connections ($85–$485)
• Walking / shaking — unbalanced load, failing shocks/suspension
• Won't start — lid switch (top-load), door latch (front-load), or control board
• Smelly — biofilm in front-load drum and door seal (clean monthly)

Modern refrigerators are climate-control systems with computers, often with ice makers, water dispensers, dual-zone temperatures, and smart controls. They're expensive to repair when major components fail — but many of the symptoms people think mean "we need a new fridge" are actually $100 fixes.

Common refrigerator issues:

• Not cooling enough — condenser coils dirty (free fix, vacuum and brush), defrost system failure, or evaporator fan
• Freezing food in fridge section — damper or thermistor
• Ice maker not working — water inlet valve, ice maker assembly, water filter clogged ($25 fix)
• Water dispenser slow / no flow — clogged filter or frozen line in door
• Loud humming — condenser fan or compressor (compressor failure usually means replace)
• Leaking water inside fridge — clogged defrost drain (clear with hot water)
• Door seal leaking — replace gasket ($45–$125 part)

When to replace: compressor failure (typically $400–$800 to repair on a 10+ year old fridge — cross 50% rule fast), sealed-system refrigerant leak, multiple major components failing simultaneously.

Dishwashers run the most cycles per week of any major appliance. They're also the most water-intensive — and DFW's hard water is brutal on heating elements, spray arms, and seals. Annual descaling extends life dramatically.

Common dishwasher issues:

• Won't drain — clog in drain hose or pump (very common, often DIY-able)
• Not cleaning well — clogged spray arms, filter (most users never clean), or low water temp (need 120°F at the inlet)
• Leaking — door seal, pump seal, or hose connections
• Won't start — door latch microswitch or control board
• Won't heat / no dry — heating element or high-limit thermostat
• White film on dishes — DFW hard water; use rinse aid + descale monthly with citric acid or commercial dishwasher cleaner

Gas ranges — fewer moving parts, longer lifespan, repair-friendly. Common issues: igniter (cheapest fix, $45 part), thermostat, valve, oven sensor.

Electric ranges — more components, more failure modes. Coil burners are easy to swap; smooth-top (radiant) and induction are more complex. Common issues: bake/broil element ($65–$185), surface element switch, control board.

Wall ovens — installed in cabinetry, harder to remove for repair. Modern smart wall ovens have control boards that fail expensively.

What we DO NOT touch: any work on the gas line itself (TSBPE plumber required by Texas law). We can replace a range that connects to an existing gas line; we cannot extend, modify, or repair the gas line.

Honesty policy: if the repair will cost more than 50% of replacement on an aging appliance, we tell you to replace and walk away. We don't oversell repairs.