Clarkston, Georgia, is a small DeKalb County city just inside I-285, about ten miles east of downtown Atlanta, between Decatur and Stone Mountain. It covers little more than a square mile, yet it is home to families from dozens of countries, which has earned it a reputation as one of the most diverse small cities in the United States. Along Market Street and East Ponce de Leon Avenue you will find the old railroad-era center, Milam Park, the Clarkston campus of Georgia State University's Perimeter College, and many apartment communities, with older single-family streets on either side. Appliance Repair Doctors make house calls throughout Clarkston, ZIP code 30021. We test the appliance, explain the result in plain words, and repair only after you agree.
Call (470) 570-7920, or fill in the form on this page; a ZIP code and a few words about the trouble are enough. A Clarkston visit can be arranged for the same or the next day.
Choose the appliance, then enter a 5-digit ZIP code to see if we come to your area.
apartment-size and full-size refrigerators that warm up, freeze food or leak.
chest freezers and uprights that thaw or frost over.
ice makers that stop, drip or overfill.
small wine and drink coolers that will not stay cold.
ovens that stay cold, scorch the bottom of a pan or bake one side faster.
gas burners, coil tops and smooth-top ranges.
Apartment communities. Much of Clarkston lives in garden-style apartments built from the 1960s through the 1980s. Kitchens are small, and the appliances are often supplied by the property.
Older single-family houses. Brick ranches and frame houses on the streets around the center have compact kitchens and, in some cases, older wiring.
Large households and home cooking. Many families cook big meals from scratch for several people. Ranges and ovens work long hours, and refrigerators and chest freezers stay packed.
Chest freezers for bulk food. Buying in bulk is common, and a chest freezer in the kitchen, a closet or on a patio is part of many homes.
Heat and storms. Hot summers make small kitchens warmer still, and thunderstorms bring outages that strain compressors.
First we listen. What is the appliance doing? When did it start? Did the power go out, or was the unit moved?
Then we measure. Temperatures in each compartment, airflow over the evaporator and condenser, oven preheat time and how far it drifts, and the flame on each burner.
Then we check the parts. Fans, defrost heaters and sensors, thermistors, door switches, water valves, igniters, elements, relays and boards are tested with a meter. Anything involving refrigerant goes to our EPA 608 certified technician.
Then we show you. You see the reading that points to the failed part. We explain it simply and slowly, and we are glad to repeat it for a family member on the phone.
Then we repair. With your approval, we install genuine or OEM-approved parts, run the appliance and check the numbers again. Clarkston repairs carry a warranty of up to 6 months for parts and labor.
A range used for long simmering, frying and baking from morning to night collects grease and food in places that are hard to see. On gas ranges, residue clogs the small ports around each burner, so the flame turns yellow, lifts or lights only partway. On coil ranges, spills reach the terminals under the burner and slowly burn them. After the range cools, lift the burner caps, wipe the burner heads and clear the ports with a straight pin, not a toothpick, which can break off inside. On coil ranges, keep the drip pans clean and dry. If a burner still lights poorly or a coil heats only on high, we test the igniter, the spark switch or the infinite switch and replace what has failed.
A full chest freezer is efficient, but only if it seals and breathes. The gasket along the lid must close all the way around; slip a sheet of paper under the lid in several places and close it, and if the paper slides out easily, cold air is escaping. Keep a few inches of open space around the cabinet, because many chest freezers release heat through their outer walls, and do not stack boxes against them. If frost builds quickly, the lid does not seal, or the compressor never seems to rest, call us. Gaskets, hinges, start parts and thermostats can be tested and replaced.
Many Clarkston residents rent, and in most apartments the appliances belong to the property. If you rent, tell your property manager first; they may want to book the repair themselves. When we repair an appliance in a rental, we keep a clear record of the model, the symptom, the test that confirmed the fault and the part replaced, and we can share it with both the resident and the owner. If English is not your first language, a relative or friend is welcome to call with you or join the conversation by phone during the visit.
We repair Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Hotpoint, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Haier, Bosch, Electrolux and Midea, and premium makes like Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador and Monogram. These names describe our work; we have no affiliation with any manufacturer.
One failed part on a sound appliance is usually worth repairing. A refrigerator with a failed sealed system, or an appliance with several expensive faults at once, may be better replaced. We share the test results, and you, or your property manager, decide.
We visit homes and apartments throughout Clarkston and ZIP code 30021: the center along Market Street and East Ponce de Leon Avenue, the apartment communities on Montreal Road, Brockett Road, North Indian Creek Drive and Church Street, and the residential streets around Milam Park and the college campus. Nearby, we also serve Decatur, Stone Mountain, Brookhaven and the rest of Metro Atlanta. The ZIP code check in the form confirms coverage for your address.
Ring (470) 570-7920 or send a short note through the form. We will set a time, test it, explain the cause and repair it once you agree. Office: 4370 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319.
Yes. We repair appliances in apartments and houses across the 30021 area. Type 30021 into the form, or ring (470) 570-7920.
Clarkston visits can be set for the same or the next day; morning requests have the most choice.
Ask your property manager first. Either of you can book, and we can share the repair record with both.
Yes. A relative or friend can call with you, or join by phone during the visit.
It usually means clogged ports or a misplaced cap. If you smell gas, turn off the range, leave the home and call the gas company first.
The parts we install and the labor of the repair, for up to 6 months.
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Form requests can be sent at any time, and we answer during working hours.
No. We are an independent repair company owned by a family.
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