Tucker, Georgia, is a DeKalb County city northeast of Atlanta, just outside I-285 between Decatur, Stone Mountain and Lilburn. It was a railroad stop and farm community for a century, grew into a large suburb after World War II, and became a city only in 2016. Main Street Tucker, with its shops and restaurants near the old rail line, is still the heart of town. Around it are streets of 1950s, 1960s and 1970s brick ranches and split-levels off Lavista Road, Hugh Howell Road and Lawrenceville Highway, the wooded hills of Smoke Rise toward Stone Mountain, and the shopping and office area around Northlake. Many kitchens here have been updated more than once inside houses that are sixty years old. Appliance Repair Doctors make house calls throughout Tucker, ZIP codes 30084 and 30087. We measure, explain and then repair, with your approval at every step.
Phone (470) 570-7920, or send the form on this page with your ZIP code and the problem. A Tucker visit can be scheduled 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.
refrigerators that run warm, freeze the lettuce, leak or rattle.
basement uprights and chest freezers that frost or soften.
ice makers that quit mid-cycle, drip into the bin or turn out undersized cubes.
wine and drink coolers fitted into remodeled kitchens and dens.
wall ovens and range ovens that heat poorly or not at all.
gas ranges, coil tops, glass and induction cooktops.
Mid-century ranches. Brick ranches with original kitchen footprints. Newer, larger refrigerators often sit in spaces sized for the models of the 1960s.
Split-levels with lower dens. The lower level holds the laundry, a den and often a second refrigerator or freezer, in a space that is cool in winter and humid in summer.
Smoke Rise. Larger homes on wooded hillside lots, many with remodeled kitchens, wall ovens and gas cooktops, and long driveways under tall trees.
Kitchens updated in stages. A new range in 2012, a new refrigerator in 2018, a cooktop swap in 2021: each upgrade may have been fitted to wiring, gas lines and cabinets from an earlier era.
Old trees, real storms. Mature oaks and pines line Tucker's streets, and summer storms bring down limbs and power lines. Restarts after outages strain compressors and boards.
Listening. When did the trouble begin, and what does the appliance do now? Any storm, move, remodel or new appliance nearby?
Measuring. Compartment temperatures, airflow over the evaporator and condenser, oven preheat time and drift, and the flame or glow at each burner.
Testing. Fans, defrost heaters and sensors, thermistors, door switches, water valves, igniters, elements, relays and boards are checked with a meter. In older houses we also measure the outlet voltage and look at the gas or power connection, so a house problem is not mistaken for an appliance fault. Refrigerant jobs are handled by our EPA 608 certified technician.
Explaining. You see the reading behind the diagnosis and hear what the repair involves, in plain words.
Repairing. With your approval, we install genuine or OEM-approved parts, run the appliance and recheck the numbers. Tucker repairs carry a warranty of up to 6 months for parts and labor.
A Tucker kitchen built in 1965 was designed around appliances that were smaller, simpler and drew less power. When a modern refrigerator goes into the old alcove, it can end up with an inch or less of air space where its manual asks for more. A new range may sit on an older outlet or gas connection. Undercounter wine coolers fitted into islands during a remodel need open grilles at the bottom to breathe. None of this is a reason to avoid upgrading, but it explains many early failures. When we diagnose an appliance in an older home, we check clearances, voltage and connections along with the parts, and we tell you if the fix is in the installation rather than the appliance.
Split-level and basement rooms in Tucker are cooler than the main floor, and in summer they can turn damp. A refrigerator or freezer down there pulls in moist air every time its door opens, and a worn gasket lets it in constantly. The result is heavy frost, sweating cabinet sides and long run times. Test the gasket by closing the door on a sheet of paper; if it slides out easily, the seal is weak. Keep the unit a few inches from the wall and run a dehumidifier if the room smells musty. If frost keeps building, we test the gasket, the defrost heater, the sensor and the control.
Tall trees are part of what makes Tucker's neighborhoods pleasant, and part of why power goes out in summer storms. While the power is off, keep the refrigerator and freezer closed. When it returns, give them a few hours before judging. If a unit stays silent, clicks and stops, or shows a blank display, a part likely failed in the surge. Start relays, overloads and control boards can be tested and replaced, and an appliance-rated surge protector, where the manual allows, adds a layer of protection.
We repair Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Hotpoint, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Haier, Bosch, Electrolux and Midea, as well as Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador and Monogram. These names tell you what we work on; no manufacturer is connected to us.
If one part has failed on a sound appliance, repair is usually the better value. If an older refrigerator's sealed system has failed, or several expensive parts are worn at once, a replacement may be wiser. You see the readings and hear our honest view, and you decide.
We visit homes throughout Tucker, ZIP codes 30084 and 30087: Main Street Tucker and the streets around it, the neighborhoods along Lavista Road, Hugh Howell Road, Lawrenceville Highway, Chamblee Tucker Road and Idlewood Road, the Northlake area, and Smoke Rise on the way to Stone Mountain. Nearby, we also serve Stone Mountain, Lilburn, Decatur, Clarkston, Norcross and the rest of Metro Atlanta. The ZIP code check in the form confirms coverage in seconds.
Phone (470) 570-7920 or describe the appliance and the problem in the form. We will set a time, measure, explain the cause and repair it once you approve. Office: 4370 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319.
Yes, 30084 and 30087, including Smoke Rise. The form checks your ZIP code, or you can call (470) 570-7920.
Tucker appointments are offered for the same or the next day; early requests have the most choice.
Not necessarily. Tight clearances in older alcoves are a frequent reason. We check the space, the coil and the fan.
We test the gasket and the defrost system and replace what has failed. A dehumidifier in that room also helps.
Usually. Start relays and control boards damaged by surges can be replaced.
Up to 6 months on the replacement parts and on our work.
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Form requests can come in at any time, and we respond in working hours.
No. We are an independent, family-owned repair company.
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