Appliance Repair in 19072 · Lower Merion & Narberth

Kitchens in older borough houses were built around much smaller appliances, and that creates problems when something fails. A modern French-door refrigerator may be deeper and taller than the opening the old one occupied, and a standard dishwasher may not fit an old base cabinet. That is one reason repairing the appliance you have can make more sense here than in a newer house.

When replacement does make sense, measure carefully. Check the width, height and depth of the opening, including any trim, and the clearances the manufacturer requires at the top and back. Counter-depth refrigerators and 24-inch appliances suit many older kitchens. Measure every doorway and turn on the delivery path too, since older houses often have narrow halls and tight basement stairs.

For repairs, the same tight spaces affect the work. A refrigerator boxed in by cabinets may need to be rolled out for service, and the floor in front should be clear and protected. A dishwasher in an old cabinet may be anchored in an unusual way. The technician will work within the space, and the written estimate will say whether a repair or a replacement is the more sensible choice. Older kitchens sometimes have a single outlet shared by the refrigerator and countertop appliances, and a refrigerator on a crowded circuit can trip a breaker or reset its controls, so it is worth knowing which outlets share a breaker.

Clear the path from the front or back door to the kitchen and basement, and move items on the floor near the appliance. Borough streets are compact, so tell us about any driveway or rear parking. Have the model number and the dimensions of the opening ready if you are weighing replacement. If your house has a basement laundry, check that the stair light works before the appointment.