Microwave runs but won't heat
Running without heating is a high-voltage fault. Don't open the case: the capacitor inside can hold a dangerous charge.
Microwave Repair →Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Appliance Repair in Addison, IL
Fridge warm, dishwasher full of water, oven cold or microwave dead? We repair kitchen appliances in Addison homes, most major brands.
- Technicians covering Addison ZIP 60101
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Kitchen appliance breakdowns we repair in Addison
Most appliance breakdowns are one worn part, not a dead machine: a defrost heater, a drain pump, an oven igniter, a door switch. In Addison we find that part, explain it in plain words and replace it, and if the repair doesn't make sense for the appliance's age, we say so.
Repair or replace?
Not every appliance is worth fixing. We tell you plainly when a repair makes sense and when your money is better spent on a new unit.
Ice maker not making ice
An empty ice bin often has a simple cause in the water path. We trace it and fix the part that stopped the flow.
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair →Refrigerator not cooling
Most fridges that stop cooling still have a working compressor. The problem is often airflow, frost or a part that drives the cooling cycle.
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair →Microwave sparking or dead display
If the microwave arcs or won't respond to the keypad, unplug it and have it checked. Both are common, diagnosable faults.
Microwave Repair →Dishwasher leaking
We take off the kick plate, run water and watch for the source, then fix the seal, valve or hose that's letting go.
Dishwasher Repair →Freezer full of frost
Frost that keeps coming back is a parts problem, not a cleaning problem. We replace the failed defrost component.
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair →Stove burner won't light
On electric stoves, a dead burner usually means a failed element or switch. On gas, the igniter or spark module.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair →Where we look first
- Symptom reviewYou tell us what's happening and the model number; we tell you what to check first.
- DiagnosisParts tested with meters and thermometers to find the actual failure.
- Written quoteYou see the cost before anything is ordered.
- Parts sourcingWe bring or order the correct part for your appliance.
- Repair by the right technicianRefrigerant work by EPA-certified technicians, gas work by qualified technicians.
- TestingThe appliance runs through a full cycle or heat-up while we watch.
- CleanupFloors protected, old parts removed and the area left clean.
Common fixes and parts
Replacement partsParts matched to the model number on your appliance.
Refrigerators and ice makersFridges of every common layout, plus their ice makers and dispensers.
DishwashersStandard, compact and panel-ready dishwashers.
MicrowavesMicrowaves mounted over the stove or set into cabinets.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas, electric and dual-fuel ranges, wall ovens and cooktops.
Kitchens like yours in Addison: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Addison
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Addison. Before: white appliances. What bothered the owners most: a dishwasher that stopped draining. After: the refrigerator closed and running again, its temperature display reading normal. The job covered symptom review, diagnosis, plus parts sourcing.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Itasca
A 1990s two-story colonial in Itasca, a typical kitchen for Itasca. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: an appliance that broke down mid-week. Finished kitchen: the refrigerator closed and running again, its temperature display reading normal. The job covered written quote, repair by the right technician, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Repair in Itasca →
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen appliance repair
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. Before: almond appliances. The main complaint was older appliances that kept breaking down. After: the refrigerator closed and running again, its temperature display reading normal. Work included diagnosis, parts sourcing, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Repair in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterAn Addison 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Addison
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Addison →The repair visit
- Tell us the appliance and symptomDescribe the problem and send the model and serial label photo.
- Diagnosis visitWe come out and pin down what failed.
- Written quoteParts and labor in writing, with an honest repair-or-replace opinion.
- Repair and testThe part goes in and we run the appliance to confirm the fix.
Kitchen Appliance Repair questions from Addison homeowners
Can a handyman do appliance repair?
Simple fixes like a filter or a bulb, maybe. Diagnosis of electronics, refrigerant work, which requires EPA certification, and gas repairs need a trained technician.
How quickly can you come out?
We schedule repair visits as soon as we can, and urgent problems like leaks and a warm fridge get priority.
Do you fix refrigerant leaks?
Yes. Sealed-system and refrigerant work is done by EPA-certified technicians, and we talk through whether the repair is worth it first.
Do you also install new appliances?
Yes. When replacing is the better call, we can install the new one too.
How much does appliance repair cost?
A gasket and a control board are priced very differently. You get the number in writing once we know the cause.
Do I need a permit for appliance repair in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
Kitchen Appliance Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.