Appliance Repair Cost: How Our Pricing Works
An appliance repair visit from Bay Appliance Repair starts with a $219 service call, and the service call is free if you go with the repair. After the diagnosis you get the exact repair price before any work starts, with no hidden fees.
Before you book a repair, you want to know what it will cost. Here is how pricing works at Bay Appliance Repair for homes and rentals across the San Francisco Bay Area, in plain terms.
How much is the service call?
Every visit starts with a service call. A technician comes to your home, checks the appliance and finds the cause of the problem. The service call is $219.
Is the service call free if I go with the repair?
If you decide to go with the repair we recommend, the service call is free. You pay for the repair, not for the visit on top of it. If you decide not to repair, the $219 service call is the only charge.
You get the exact price before any work starts
We don’t guess and we don’t start the clock. After the diagnosis, the technician gives you the exact price for the repair before any work begins. You decide whether to go with the repair. There are no hidden fees, and nothing gets added once you’ve said yes.
Why can’t you quote a repair price before seeing the appliance?
The cost of a repair depends on the appliance, the model and the part it needs. A refrigerator that needs a door gasket and one that needs a control board are very different jobs, even on the same brand. Any price list would be wrong for most people. That’s why we give you a firm price for your appliance after we’ve seen it, instead of a range online.
Do coupons or the senior discount apply to the service call?
Our current coupons and senior discount apply to the repair only. They don’t apply to the $219 service call. Mention the coupon or discount when you book so it can be noted on your appointment.
| Situation | What you pay |
|---|---|
| You go with the repair | The repair price only. The $219 service call is free. |
| You decide not to repair | The $219 service call only |
| You have a $25 coupon or the senior discount | Taken off the repair price, not the service call |
What you get with the repair
- OEM parts
- 90-day parts and labor on qualifying repairs
- Background-checked, insured technicians; EPA 608 certified for sealed-system work
- A licensed business: California BEAR #46247
- More than 25 years repairing appliances in the San Francisco Bay Area
How to keep the cost down
- Have the model number ready. It’s usually on a label inside the fridge door, around the door opening of a dishwasher, or behind the door or lid of a washer or dryer. It helps us bring the right part on the first visit when we can.
- Describe what’s happening. Error codes, noises, leaks and when the problem started all help the diagnosis. Our guides for Samsung refrigerator, LG washer and Bosch dishwasher error codes explain the common ones.
- Try the simple checks first. A tripped breaker, a closed water valve or a clogged filter isn’t a repair. Our troubleshooting pages, like refrigerator not cooling and dishwasher not draining, list the safe things to check.
Common questions about cost
Is the $219 service call charged on top of the repair?
No. If you go with the repair, the service call is free. If you decide not to repair, the $219 service call is the only charge.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
We can explain how pricing works, but we can’t give an exact repair price without seeing the appliance. You get the exact price on site, before any work starts.
Do you offer same-day service?
Same-day weekday service is often available. Call early in the day for the best chance. We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Arrival windows are 8–12 or 12–5, we can shorten the window on request, and the technician calls or texts when on the way.
Do you work with landlords and property managers?
Yes. More than 30 property management companies use us. See property managers.
Do coupons or the senior discount apply to the $219 service call?
No. Our $25 coupons and the senior discount apply to the repair only, not the service call. Mention the coupon or discount when you book.
What comes with the repair?
Qualifying repairs come with 90 days on parts and labor. We use OEM parts, and our technicians are background-checked, insured and EPA 608 certified (Type I and II).
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Prefer to schedule yourself? Book online, or call (415) 585-5900, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Bay Appliance Repair, 140 San Pedro Rd, Daly City, CA 94014 · (415) 585-5900 · BEAR #46247 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. We come to you; there is no walk-in counter.