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Claim This BusinessReliable Appliance, Heating and Air operates from Escondido under California contractor license A43613, serving San Diego County and surrounding communities including Chula Vista, El Cajon, Carlsbad, and Encinitas. Across five verified reviews this company holds a 3.4-star average rating. Their technicians handle major household appliances spanning the kitchen and laundry room: refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, dishwashers, washers, dryers, and specialty equipment like wine cellars and ice makers. The scope covers both routine maintenance and emergency breakdown response across a geographic footprint that stretches from Bonita to La Jolla.
A key operational distinction involves fully stocked service vehicles that carry common replacement parts on the initial visit, reducing callback delays and getting malfunctioning appliances running the same day. The company emphasizes a save-before-replace philosophy: instead of recommending appliance replacement when a repair is feasible, they quote parts and labor separately so homeowners can weigh cost against remaining appliance lifespan. All major appliance service carries a workmanship warranty, giving customers recourse if the repair does not hold.
Two reviewer testimonials name specific technicians who delivered notable outcomes. Michael worked through a difficult heater diagnosis that challenged multiple repair attempts, ultimately identifying the root cause and completing the fix despite the complexity. Jonathan arrived at a customer home, diagnosed a microwave oven malfunction in under five minutes, retrieved the needed part from his vehicle, and had the appliance operational again within thirty minutes total. Both reviews emphasize punctual arrival and professional cleanup before departure, establishing predictable service behavior for homeowners scheduling repairs.
Four of five reviewers award 5 stars and highlight either Michael or Jonathan by name, noting fast diagnosis, punctual arrival, and professional conduct. Negative reviews cite pricing , one homeowner received an $11,100 repair estimate for a refrigerator and declined, while a second reported a lateness and rudeness issue during a service visit. Across all reviews diagnostic skill earns consistent praise while cost transparency surfaces as a recurring concern.
Diagnosis and repair of compressor, sealed system, defrost, and temperature control issues in side-by-side, French door, and built-in models.
Igniter, bake element, surface burner, and control board repairs for gas and electric kitchen ranges and cooktops.
Bearing, pump, drum belt, and heating element replacements for front-load and top-load washers and dryers.
Pump, spray arm, float switch, and door seal repairs to restore cleaning performance and prevent leaks.
Magnetron, capacitor, and door switch service for countertop and built-in microwave ovens, plus ice maker fill and harvest cycle repairs.
Specialty cooling equipment service covering defrost heaters, thermostats, and sealed systems in upright freezers and climate-controlled wine cellars.
Motor jam clearance, impeller replacement, and reset button repairs for under-sink disposals and built-in trash compactors.