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A&E Factory Service Appliance Repair Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)
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A&E Factory Service is a national appliance repair company based in Illinois. Servicing residential and commercial customers, its team of trained technicians and vehicle fleet provides maintenance for all major appliance brands. A&E Factory Service is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating.

How is A&E Factory Service rated?

Breakdown

4.0/5
Appliance Repair Services
0.0/5
Customer Service
4.0/5
Additional Services
0.0/5
Warranty
0.0/5
Location and Reach

Overall Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)

Founded in 1926, A&E Factory Service provides appliance repair solutions for residential and commercial customers nationwide. Users can schedule servicing through the company’s barebones website or by calling their customer service line. For a $99 consultation fee, a specialized technician visits the property to assess the equipment and provide a repair solution and estimate. As a subsidiary of the Whirlpool Corporation, A&E works with all major appliance brands and most household devices.

A&E Factory Service Appliance Repair Services

Appliance Repair Services - 4 / 5

A&E Factory Service provides appliance repair programs for residential and commercial customers throughout the U.S. It services all the major brands and most types of household appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, ranges, ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers. Through the company’s website, users can book repair appointments, check status updates, and establish payments. A $99 diagnostic fee is applied for the initial technician's visit. During this time, they will provide a repair estimate. If the customer proceeds with the repair, the fee will be added to the total cost. If the service is declined, the $99 will still be charged. The website does not state if irreparable equipment is replaced or hauled off.

Appliances Included

Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Dishwasher
Stove
Range
Oven
HVAC
Freezer
Water Heater
Furnace
Microwave
Appliance Replacement if Unable to Repair
No
Repair Appliance Not Bought in Store
Yes
Technician Call Out-Fee
$99.00

A&E Factory Service Additional Services

Additional Services - 4 / 5

In addition to the common household appliances mentioned above, A&E Factory Service handles other types of equipment, such as window air conditioners, garbage disposals, wine coolers, and trash compactors. Furthermore, the company provides repair service solutions for organizations and corporations. These include on-site or carry-in capabilities, as well as product refurbishing and calibrations.
Home Improvement
Heating and Cooling

A&E Factory Service Customer Service and Reputation

Customer Service/Reputation - 4 / 5

Although A&E Factory Service has an A+ rating from the BBB, negative online reviews are not hard to come by (as is often the case for any service provider). Most complaints stem from communication problems, particularly regarding missed service appointments and a frustrating rescheduling process. Nonetheless, the company has a customer service line available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST and an online form to rate the service experience.
Year Founded
1926
BBB Rating
A+
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
1
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
41
Date Collected
2018-07-20
Customer Service Hours
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST
Contact Method
Phone
Schedule Appointments Online
Yes
Protection Plan/Warranty
No

Company Profile

Full Name
A&E Factory Service Appliance Repair
Company Website
Headquarters
5500 Trillium Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60179

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288 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Connie F
4/26/2023
Called Sears Home Repair number on the back of the refrigerator book and could not talk to a person. Went on line and scheduled an appointment. A & E was sent out on April 17th for initial diagnosis. Repair would cost $1,650.00. Paid over $1,300 deposit for parts to be shipped. Parts arrived and technician did not on the scheduled date. I also would have given 0 stars if possible. Also filing complaint with BBB and Department of Consumer Affairs. No way do they have an A+ rating with BBB.


vduose
4/2/2023
Kenmore Dryer Repair Frank Crawley Junction City, Kansas Frank, you are a top notch service technician!!! Because of your detailed explanation of the repairs you complete on my machines, I know that I can trust your judgment. You have talents beyond what this company understands and you are way under utilized and I'm sure, underpaid! Anytime I schedule a regular, yearly, maintenance call or repair, I always request YOU! YOU always listen to my needs and then offer me the solution that will best suit the repair. Other technicians only do the bare minimum, if that! When you removed the dryer shell, you clearly showed me that other technicians have not thoroughly cleaned my... Read More


ralong1
3/31/2023
The service rep came at the end of the day and did not have a clue as to how to fix our microwave. He left and the forged our signature on the invoice. It is impossibleto get them on the phone. I will never use A&E again.


ralong1
3/31/2023
The service rep came at the end of the day and did not have a clue as to how to fix our microwave. He left and the forged our signature on the invoice. It is impossibleto get them on the phone. I will never use A&E again.


Bob C
3/28/2023
3/28/2023. My Sears home warranty now uses Cinch who called A&E to diagnose and repair my refrigerator which quit cooling. It took A&E 2 weeks to get a serviceman to diagnose and 4 more weeks to install the repair parts. He made his repair today and the refrigerator still doesn't work. If you can live for a couple + months to get your refrigerator fixed, they could be the repair service you are looking for.


jpwenoch
3/7/2023
I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I have NOT received. A repairman came to my home on 2-7-23 and diagnosed that I needed a new pump and explained it was a 2 man job and would have to be rescheduled. That is fine and a replacement pump was mailed to my house three days later. My problem is I have to be home all day for an appointment and not go into work. The next appointment was scheduled for 2-20-23, the technician called after 4 p.m. and said they couldn't make it and rescheduled for 2-22-23, again the technician called after 4 p.m. and said they couldn't make it and rescheduled for 3-2-23. Same thing again on 3-2-23, rescheduled for Tuesday 3-7-23. It is now 4:43 p.m. and... Read More


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Gary G
3/1/2023
I have a stand alone ice maker that was malfunctioning. A&E sent out a technician who said that there were over $1000 in repairs that needed to be done. He told me as well as A&E that he had little experience with this and did not feel comfortable doing the repair. He advised that I contact A&E for another appointment and left. That was on February 22, 2023. Since then, all attempts via phone or email have resulted in answers by bots that do not have a category for my problem, so I can only get a response from A&E that says they have received my complaint. In other words, no real response. I had to pay the $50 for the technician to come out, but have not had the appliance repaired. The... Read More


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Andrea
2/15/2023
Never use this company. They schedule and cancel appointments electronically. Never speak to real people until you wait all day for them to tell you they're waiting for a part. I made the appointment (3rd one) when I got the part. They have horrible customer service. Never sign warrenty agreements if you don't know who the service reps are. A&E is the worst.


Ken N
2/10/2023
You Suck. I can't get you guys to finish the repairs on my washing machine. It's been months


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AJefferson
1/11/2023
Will never call you again. Nightmare! Poor service. You can only talk to robots.



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