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Ben's Appliance Service handles refrigerator repair across San Francisco, from flats in 94110 to houses near Ocean Avenue, and we bring common sealed-system and defrost parts along. Milk turning early is usually the first clue. Then the freezer frosts over, or the compressor runs and runs without ever getting cold. Those symptoms point at different parts, so we ask before we guess. Old buildings mean tight kitchens and narrow doorways, so we plan the pull-out and nothing gets scratched. Save what you can in a cooler, then reach us and describe the noise.

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We repair all major brandsWhirlpool Samsung LG GE Maytag Bosch KitchenAid Frigidaire

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Common refrigerator faults in San Francisco homes

Fridge side is warm but the freezer is rock hard Blocked evaporator airflow, an iced-up coil, or a dead circulation fan
There's water pooling under the crisper drawers Plugged defrost drain tube, or a torn door gasket letting humid air in
It clicks every few minutes and never gets cold Start relay or compressor circuit failing to launch
Ice maker dumps hollow cubes, or nothing at all Water inlet valve, a scaled-up fill line, or a stuck ice mold heater
Motor runs nonstop and the kitchen side feels hot Dust-caked condenser coils, a weak condenser fan, or a sealed-system leak

San Francisco coverage

We cover downtown and SoMa in 94102, 94103, and 94105, out through the Mission and 94112, and we run across the bridge to Oakland and Berkeley.

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Guides & troubleshooting

Why homeowners in San Francisco pick a local independent shop

	Ben's Appliance Service	Big-box repair chains	Handyman listings
Quote in writing before a wrench comes out	✓	✕	✕
Phones answered by people, every day	✓	✕	✓
Gas and electric, all major brands	✓	✓	✕
No manufacturer targets to hit	✓	✕	✓
Crews familiar with homes like yours	✓	✕	✓

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Homeowners on how the visit went

“The written quote listed the part number. I checked it online and the price was fair. Hired.”

Diane R.Stockton, CA

“Stove igniter clicked forever and never lit. Fixed on the first visit with zero drama.”

Pete C.Reno, NV

“A different company said replace the fridge. These folks fixed a relay and it has run six months since.”

Gloria M.Gilbert, AZ

Refrigerator Repair in San Francisco — quick answers

My refrigerator is cold but noisy. Should I wait it out?

Noise usually means a fan blade hitting ice or a bearing wearing down. Neither one improves on its own. Getting it looked at while the box still cools is easier than dealing with a full defrost and spoiled food later.

How long can food stay safe if the fridge quits?

Keep the doors shut and most refrigerated food holds roughly four hours. A full freezer holds longer. Move what you can into coolers with ice, and toss meat or dairy that climbed above 40 degrees.

Does hard water really hurt a refrigerator?

It does. Mineral scale builds inside fill valves, tubing, and ice molds, which slows water flow and leaves cubes small or hollow. Filter changes help. Once scale sets in hard, sometimes the valve or the line has to be replaced.

Do you work on built-in and counter-depth models?

Yes. Built-ins, column units, side-by-sides, French doors, and basic top-freezers all come through our schedule. Built-ins need more care coming out of the cabinet, so tell us the layout when you call us and we'll plan for it.

How soon can you get to my place in San Francisco?

Call us and we'll look at the day's route. We schedule by neighborhood, so a 94108 call may pair with a 94109 stop the same afternoon. We also work later hours for folks who can't take time off. Tell us your building's parking situation when you book. It helps us hold a realistic window.

How it works

Step 1
Tell us what it's doing
Ring us or fill in the form, and describe the noise, the smell, the error code and the brand. Small details help us load the right parts before we ever knock on your door.
Step 2
We come look
Our tech tests the machine instead of guessing. You hear what failed and why, in plain words. Then you decide whether repairing it makes sense or replacing it makes more sense.
Step 3
Repair and retest
Approved work gets done, often on the same visit. We run a full cycle before packing up, wipe down the area, then show you what changed so nothing surprises you next week.

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Why homeowners call us

We know hard waterValley water leaves scale on everything, and we see it in clogged dishwasher jets and crusted washer valves. Water heaters groan, too. We check for mineral buildup out of habit, because around here it's usually part of the story.
Swing-shift friendlyNot everybody is home at ten in the morning. We schedule around night shifts and split shifts, and around long commutes. Tell us the window that actually works for your household and we'll aim for it.
Independent, not steeredNobody pays us to push a brand. We service all major makes as an independent shop, so our advice on repair versus replace comes from what we saw inside your machine.
Straight talk on old unitsSome appliances aren't worth another part. We'll say so. If a repair is likely to buy you real time, we'll say that too, and let you pick from there.
All major brands, gas & electricFrom Whirlpool and GE to Samsung, LG, Bosch and KitchenAid, serviced independently.
Straight answersIf it isn't worth repairing, we'll say so, often right on the phone.