Appliance Repair in 19132 · North Philadelphia

Age alone does not settle the question. An older refrigerator, range or washer may have simple, durable parts that are still available, while some newer models depend on expensive electronic boards. The useful questions are what failed, what it costs to fix compared with the price of a comparable new unit, and whether other parts are close to failing too.

Some repairs make sense on almost any appliance: a door gasket, a defrost timer, a range igniter, a washer belt, a dryer thermal fuse. Others weigh heavier. A refrigerator that needs a compressor or a sealed-system repair, a washer with failed bearings in a sealed tub, or a unit where parts are no longer made may be better replaced. Energy use matters too, because a very old refrigerator can use much more electricity than a current model.

Replacement also brings practical questions in a rowhouse: whether a new unit will fit through the doorway, whether the outlet and water and gas hookups suit it, and how the old one will be removed. A technician who has looked at the failed part can lay out both choices plainly and give a written estimate, so the decision is yours.

Find the model and serial number plate, which is usually inside the refrigerator, on the oven frame or behind a washer lid, and have a rough idea of the appliance's age. Clear a path to the kitchen or basement, and let us know about front steps or parking on your block.