Oven temperature off
An oven running hot or cold often has a temperature sensor that has drifted or a weakening heat source.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair →Serving Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Kitchen Appliance Repair in Northbrook, IL
Fridge warm, dishwasher full of water, oven cold or microwave dead? We repair kitchen appliances in Northbrook homes, most major brands.
- Repairs across Northbrook ZIP 60062
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Kitchen appliance breakdowns we repair in Northbrook
Most appliance breakdowns are one worn part, not a dead machine: a defrost heater, a drain pump, an oven igniter, a door switch. In Northbrook 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.
Ice maker not making ice
No ice usually comes down to the water inlet valve, a frozen fill tube, the water supply or a freezer that's too warm.
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair →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 →Microwave runs but won't heat
A microwave that hums and spins but leaves food cold usually has a failed diode, magnetron, capacitor or door switch.
Microwave Repair →Gas smell in the kitchen
If you smell gas, leave the house, don't touch switches and call the gas utility or 911 from outside. Call us for the appliance repair once it's safe.
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 →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 →Repair or replace?
We give you the diagnosis and the written quote, then an honest opinion. A common rule of thumb: if the repair costs more than half of a new unit and the appliance is well into its life, replacing usually wins.
What we check and fix
- Simple checksWe rule out power, water and controls first.
- DiagnosisWe pin down the failed part instead of guessing.
- Written quoteYou see the cost before anything is ordered.
- Parts sourcingWe bring or order the correct part for your appliance.
- Repair by the right technicianSealed-system and gas repairs handled by technicians qualified to do them.
- TestingWe confirm it cools, drains, heats or lights before we leave.
- CleanupWe take the old parts and leave the kitchen as we found it.
Parts we replace
Replacement partsFans, pumps, valves, elements, igniters, sensors, gaskets and control boards.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas, electric and dual-fuel ranges, wall ovens and cooktops.
Refrigerators and ice makersTop-freezer, bottom-freezer, French-door, side-by-side and built-in models.
Most major brandsWe work on most major appliance brands found in local kitchens.
MicrowavesMicrowaves mounted over the stove or set into cabinets.
Kitchen Appliance Repair before and after — Northbrook homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Northbrook
The site: a 1980s two-story near Downtown Northbrook. What we started with: almond appliances. The main complaint was a refrigerator that had stopped cooling. The result: the refrigerator closed and running again, its temperature display reading normal. Work included parts sourcing, testing, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glenview
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near The Park. Before: white appliances. The main complaint was a fridge that ran all day without getting cold. Finished kitchen: the refrigerator closed and running again, its temperature display reading normal. The job covered simple checks, written quote, plus testing.
Kitchen Appliance Repair in Glenview →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Highland Park
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Port Clinton, a typical kitchen for Highland Park. Before: black appliances. The reason for the call: an appliance that broke down mid-week. The result: the refrigerator closed and running again, its temperature display reading normal. On site this meant simple checks, diagnosis, plus parts sourcing.
Kitchen Appliance Repair in Highland Park →
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite 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 Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Northbrook
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Northbrook →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 visitA technician tests the appliance and finds the cause.
- 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 Northbrook homeowners
Which brands do you repair?
We repair most major brands; ask about yours when you call.
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 repair washers and dryers?
We focus on kitchen appliances. Ask us when you call about anything else.
What should I check before calling?
Power, water supply and controls. If those are fine, schedule a diagnosis.
How much does appliance repair cost?
It depends on the appliance, the part and the time it takes. We charge for the diagnosis and give a written quote for parts and labor before repairing.
Do I need a permit for appliance repair in Northbrook?
It depends on the scope. Northbrook's rule in short: Village lists separate permit types: Single Family Alterations - Interior, Electrical (new wiring/outlets), and Plumbing (new fixtures). We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Planning Services.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- A lot of Northbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Northbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Planning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
Kitchen Appliance Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Northbrook
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.