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 →Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Appliance Repair in Des Plaines, IL
Fridge warm, dishwasher full of water, oven cold or microwave dead? We repair kitchen appliances in Des Plaines homes, most major brands.
- Technicians covering Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Kitchen appliance breakdowns we repair in Des Plaines
When a kitchen appliance quits, you need to know two things fast: what broke and whether it's worth fixing. Our technicians come to Des Plaines homes, diagnose the refrigerator, dishwasher, range or microwave, and give you a written quote for parts and labor before any repair starts.
Ice maker not making ice
Before replacing an ice maker, we check what feeds it: the household valve, the filter, the inlet valve and the freezer temperature.
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair →Oven temperature off
If recipes no longer come out right, the oven may not be holding temperature. We find the part that's off.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair →Microwave runs but won't heat
We test the heating circuit safely and tell you whether the repair is worth it for your type of microwave.
Microwave Repair →Dishwasher not draining
Standing water after a cycle is the most common dishwasher call. The fix is often clearing a blockage or replacing the drain pump.
Dishwasher Repair →Gas smell in the kitchen
Safety comes before repair: leave, call the utility or 911, and wait for them. Gas appliance repairs are done by our qualified technicians afterward.
Oven not heating
Electric ovens usually lose heat to a burned-out bake element; gas ovens to a weak igniter that can't open the valve.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair →Stove burner won't light
A burner that won't catch after a spill is common. We clean and test it, then replace the igniter or switch if needed.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair →What the repair visit covers
- Symptom reviewA quick talk about the symptom and the appliance before we book.
- Simple checksBreaker, water valve, filter and settings confirmed before any panel comes off.
- DiagnosisParts tested with meters and thermometers to find the actual failure.
- Written quoteYou see the cost before anything is ordered.
- Parts sourcingParts matched to your model number; common ones often on hand.
- 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.
Repair options
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsCooking appliances whatever the fuel.
Replacement partsParts matched to the model number on your appliance.
Refrigerators and ice makersTop-freezer, bottom-freezer, French-door, side-by-side and built-in models.
Most major brandsCommon household brands; ask about yours when you call.
MicrowavesMicrowaves mounted over the stove or set into cabinets.
What the work looks like in Des Plaines homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Appliance Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Des Plaines
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Des Plaines. What we started with: almond appliances. The main complaint was a refrigerator that had stopped cooling. Finished kitchen: the refrigerator closed and running again, its temperature display reading normal. Work included symptom review, diagnosis, plus written quote.
Before
AfterA Park Ridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. What we started with: white appliances. The reason for the call: a dishwasher that stopped draining. After: the refrigerator closed and running again, its temperature display reading normal. On site this meant symptom review, diagnosis, plus testing.
Kitchen Appliance Repair in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, postwar bi-level: cabinet refacing
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Des Plaines →From diagnosis to fixed
- Tell us the appliance and symptomCall or use the form with the appliance, the model number and what it's doing.
- 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 Des Plaines homeowners
Do you repair gas appliances?
We do. Gas valve and igniter work is done by qualified technicians.
Do you fix refrigerant leaks?
We do, by EPA-certified technicians. It's the most involved fridge repair, so we discuss repair versus replace up front.
Which brands do you repair?
Most household brands found in local kitchens. The model number tells us which parts to bring.
What is the 50/50 rule for appliances?
It's a starting point, not a law. We use it alongside what failed, parts availability and how the appliance is built in.
What should I check before calling?
Check the simple things first: breaker, valve, filter and door. Then call us.
Do I need a permit for appliance repair in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60016ZIP 60018
Kitchen Appliance Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
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.