Common problems
- Dryer runs but doesn't heat
- Dishwasher leaves standing water
- Fridge not cooling or freezer frosting over
Services
- Refrigerator and freezer repair
- Washer and dryer repair
- Oven, range and cooktop repair
If it's urgent: Smell gas around a stove or dryer? Get out first, then call your gas utility's emergency number or 911.
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Brands
Jenn-Air · Kenmore · Roper · Samsung · Signature Kitchen Suite · Sub-Zero · Scotsman · Hisense · Midea · Thor Kitchen · Cosmo · Estate
We're not affiliated with these brands. Each company decides which ones it services.
The local picture in South San Francisco
Fog and wind are common much of the year. A hillside sign reads South San Francisco The Industrial City.
Salt air wears exterior metal. Laundry rooms in many mid-century houses sit in the basement or garage, where cold temperatures can slow dryers and freeze lines. Most homes date from the 1940s to the 1960s.
Garage fridges in inland summer heat run hard for months. Coils and door seals deserve a look. Genentech was founded here, and the city calls itself the birthplace of biotechnology.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Ask whether the tech handles your brand and model before scheduling. California registers appliance repair dealers through the Bureau of Household Goods and Services. For gas leaks or odors, contact PG&E first.
Who runs what: Cal Water for water, the South San Francisco-San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant for wastewater and the City of South San Francisco Building Division for permits. Many homes sit over a ground-floor garage. SFO is just south of the city.
Problems people call about
A few signs it's time for a appliance repair company:
- Burner won't light or oven heats unevenly
- Fridge not cooling or freezer frosting over
- Washer won't drain or spin
Before you call
Find the model and serial number label and take a photo of it.
Have a rough idea of the age of the equipment or fixture involved.
From call to visit
- Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
- We hand the job to an independent appliance repair company active in South San Francisco.
- Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.
What people ask us
Should I unplug an appliance that's acting up?
If it smells like burning, sparks, trips the breaker or leaks water near an outlet, yes. Otherwise leaving it as is can help the tech see the problem.
Why is my fridge leaking water?
A clogged defrost drain or a cracked water line to the ice maker are common causes. Check the drip pan and the line behind the fridge.
What should a appliance repair company know about homes in South San Francisco?
Grand Avenue is the main downtown street. San Bruno Mountain rises to the north. Many homes have no air conditioning because summers are cool. Mention your street and the age of the house when you call.
Do you cover Downtown South San Francisco and Buri Buri?
Pros we work with cover South San Francisco neighborhoods such as Downtown South San Francisco, Winston Manor, Francisco Terrace and Serra Highlands, in ZIP codes 94080. Apartment and condo jobs count too, so give the unit number and any buzzer or parking details. If nobody's available, we'll tell you.
Should I unplug an appliance that's acting up?
If it smells like burning, sparks, trips the breaker or leaks water near an outlet, yes. Otherwise leaving it as is can help the tech see the problem.
Same-day or next-day visits available.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from South San Francisco, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94080
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