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Appliance Services

Mr Steve Mabb

GILLINGHAM
9.78
(584 Reviews)
5+
Approved member since 2017
Call07488 843738

Skills & expertise

  • Appliance Services / Repair
    • Dishwasher Repair
    • Electric Oven / Cooker Repair
    • Tumble Dryer Repair
    • Washing Machine Repair

Company info

  • We’re honest and will always tell you if your appliance cannot be repaired cost-effectively
  • We’re reliable and will stick to our appointment
  • Our prices  are reasonable and fixed for the labour elements and there is no call-out charge
  • Over 90% of repairs are completed on the first visit
  • We’re approachable and happy to answer any questions you have or to offer some advice on keeping your appliance in tip-top shape
  • We have nearly 40 years of experience so there isn’t much we haven’t come across at least once in appliance repairs. This way we can usually repair without the need for spare parts (also saving you money!)
  • Our coverage  across Medway, Maidstone and  Swale is extensive so we are sure we have a team close to you

Appliance Services was established as a family-owned business in 1992, but our experience dates back to 1980 which is when we first started working in domestic appliance repairs. Our purpose in setting up the business was to give our clients an opportunity to save time and money and to offer a more ethical and environmentally-friendly alternative to replacing an appliance whenever something went wrong. We wanted to give customers a better-value service and give them the choice of repairing an appliance rather than automatically discarding and replacing it. 
The early days
So we set up Appliance Services, focusing on domestic electrical appliances and giving our customers a good alternative to ‘discard and replace’. Word of mouth spread the news about us quite quickly and we began to build up a reputation for honesty, integrity, and getting things fixed! Our philosophy of working is to be honest with our clients and where we feel that an appliance cannot be fixed, we will let them know. 
How things are today
In terms of how we work, they are no different. What has changed is that appliances have evolved and become more complex which is often used as a reason for manufacturers to recommend replacement rather than repair. Our knowledge has also evolved though and we can fix an appliance today just as we could in the early days. Appliances may have become a little more complex, but they still run on motors and timers and they will still leak, stick, and develop faults. And just as we did then, we apply the same values today and let our clients know if we think something is broken beyond repair or if it is not cost-effective to fix.
We may have been doing this for nearly 40 years, but we still get the same kick out of turning on an appliance and finding that our repair has done the job so that it’s working again.
Want to try to repair your broken-down appliance instead of dealing with the hassle of buying and installing a new one? Then just get in touch with us
How we work
We look at each job as a new puzzle, something to decipher and get to the bottom of before building back up into a working appliance.
The first step will be a phone call (usually, although it can be an email of course) which gives us a  chance to find out more about the appliance and what it’s doing (or not doing as the case may be). Our many years of experience give us the knowledge to determine more often than not what has been the likely cause of the breakdown. This consultation is free and you are not charged.
Assuming we think that it’s something that can be fixed (it is most of the time!) we will arrange an appointment. Most of the time that can be either on the same or the next day. We work Mondays to Fridays and Saturday mornings and our first appointment is at 7.30am, so even if you need to get to work we can find a time to suit your schedule. We will always allocate you a morning or afternoon slot (so you’re not hanging around waiting all day) and call you before we come round, just in case you’ve popped out to run an errand.
We find that over 90% of jobs are completed on the first visit so you probably only have to be around to let us in once. This is because we can usually repair whatever is faulty or broken in your appliance, but if we do have to replace a part we can do so from the extensive range of spares that we carry with us in the van.
We charge a fixed fee for our labour, no matter how many times we have to come out for the same fault, only adding the cost for any parts on top of that and you only pay at the end of a repair.
The next time you find you have a broken appliance, don’t delay.

Contact details

Reviews Summary

9.78
Average score based on 42 reviews in the last 12 months
584 Total Reviews

The reviews below represent customers' views and not the views of Checkatrade

Workmanship
9.72
Tidiness
9.68
Reliability
9.9
Courtesy
9.8
Quote Accuracy
(21 Reviews)
100

Customer Reviews

10

Replacement of heater/pump on Bosch dishwasher

Verified Review

Very quick response to initial enquiry. Agreed budget up front and attended within 2 days of initial contact. Work carried out efficiently and left work area clean and tidy. Would highly recommend this company for any/all domestic appliance repairs.

Location: ME15
Reviewed in: June 2023
10

DISHWASHER PUMP FAULTY

Verified Review

Excellent service. Honest advice given and repair carried out quickly and efficiently. Would highly recommend and will definitely be using again for any appliance repairs.

Location: ME10
Reviewed in: May 2023
10

Replace cooling fan in integrated oven.

Verified Review

Excellent service from start to finish. Steve contacted me quickly and arranged to visit. Had already diagnosed fault and arrived with a replacement part. Would definitely recommend and use again.

Location: ME15
Reviewed in: May 2023
10

Oven repair

Verified Review

Excellent service, Steve arrived early having called first, and fully explained the work that was done.

Location: ME7
Reviewed in: May 2023
10

Dishwasher repair

Verified Review

First time we have used this company and were really pleased. Quick to diagnose fault and fix it.

Location: ME15
Reviewed in: April 2023
9.75

New Dishwasher installed

Verified Review

Steve provided a candid diagnosis of my old dishwasher and gave good advise regarding a new one. Arrived promptly and carried out replacement efficiently and was very tidy in the process. Would certainly recommend him.

Location: ME17
Reviewed in: April 2023

Services

  • Domestic Work
  • Cards Accepted

Locations

Works in

Chatham, Detling, Cliffe, Gillingham, Kent, Kingshill, Maidstone, Rainham, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Strood, Hoo, West Malling, Loose, Newington, Aylesford, Barming, ME postcode areas, Medway, Kent.

Vetting Status

Fully Vetted Trade

Insurance
Self Certified
Company Type
Sole Trader
Address
Checked
Identity
Checked
Checkatrade T&Cs
Signed
Approved member since 2017
Trading address verified
Yes
ID Checked
Yes
Checkatrade Standards
Yes
Company Status
VAT Registered
No
Company Type
Sole Trader
Business Owners
Mr Steve Mabb
Insurance Details
Public Liability Insurance
Current: Self-Certified on: 16/03/2023
Insured By
Arch Insurance