Every repair begins with a diagnostic fee of $90 to $150 depending on the appliance. Your technician then provides an exact quote — parts and labor — locked in once provided. You approve the cost before any work begins. If you decline the repair, you pay only the diagnostic fee. The diagnostic fee is waived if you proceed with the repair.

Same-day appointments may be available in your area. Check for same-day availability when you schedule online or call (802) 552-4364. Sears Home Services is available 6 days a week, with early morning to evening appointments, Monday through Saturday.

Sears Home Services repairs most major appliance brands, including Whirlpool, Maytag, Samsung, LG, GE, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Amana, Bosch, JennAir, Hotpoint, Thermador, Dacor, Haier, Fisher & Paykel, Hisense, and more. We repair most major brands, no matter where you bought it.

Schedule your appointment online or by phone. A manufacturer-trained technician arrives during your chosen window, diagnoses the issue on-site, and provides an exact quote — parts and labor — before starting any work. You approve the cost, the technician completes the repair, and every job comes with a service guarantee. Sears Protect members receive additional benefits and perks.

Yes. Your technician provides an exact quote — parts and labor — that doesn't change once provided. You see the full cost before any repair begins. If you decide not to proceed, you pay only the diagnostic fee.

Most refrigerators are built to last 10 to 15 years. If yours is less than 10 years old and the repair cost is under half the price of a new unit, repair is usually the smarter investment. In Charlottesville's humid summers, condensers and compressors run hard, and routine cleaning of coils and door seals can extend a refrigerator's useful life well beyond the average. Your manufacturer-trained technician can help you weigh the options during the diagnostic visit and provide an exact quote before any work begins.

Our technicians provide appliance repair throughout Charlottesville and nearby communities including Downtown Mall, Belmont, North Downtown, Fry's Spring, Martha Jefferson, Woolen Mills, Ridge Street, and Locust Grove, and surrounding areas of Virginia. Service appointments are available six days a week.

Several local conditions wear appliances down faster than you'd expect. Summer humidity pushes dew points into the 70s, forcing refrigerator and air-conditioning condensers to run nearly nonstop while breeding mildew inside washer gaskets and detergent drawers. Moderately hard municipal water leaves mineral scale inside dishwashers, ice makers, and water heaters. Freeze-thaw cycles fatigue outdoor HVAC components and washer hoses, while pollen-heavy springs clog dryer vents and condenser coils. Thunderstorm activity stresses outdoor units and can drive surges through control boards and capacitors. These conditions make regular maintenance especially important.

A few simple habits help. Replace your HVAC filter every 30 to 60 days during peak cooling season — humid air loads filters faster than dry air. Once a month, gently rinse the outdoor condenser fins with a garden hose to clear pollen and grass clippings, after shutting power off at the disconnect. Keep at least two feet of clearance around the outdoor unit and trim back vegetation. Check that the indoor condensate drain line isn't clogged, since high humidity produces a lot of condensate. For deeper service, schedule a professional tune-up before peak summer.

Sí, Sears Home Services ofrece servicio de reparación de electrodomésticos en español. Nuestros técnicos capacitados por el fabricante atienden a los residentes de Charlottesville y comunidades cercanas. Llame al (802) 552-4364 para programar su cita hoy.