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Sears Appliance Repair Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 4.7 / 5 (Excellent)
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Sears is a leading US retailer and chain of department stores based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The company's home service branch provides solutions such as appliance repair, interior and exterior upgrades, routine maintenance & tune ups, among other services. Sears has performed millions of appliance repairs on refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges and more.

How is Sears rated?

Breakdown

5.0/5
Appliance Repair Services
0.0/5
Customer Service
5.0/5
Additional Services
0.0/5
Warranty
0.0/5
Location and Reach

Overall Rating: 4.7 / 5 (Excellent)

Sears is by far the most popular and accomplished appliance repair company in the US. The reason for that is evident when looking at its broad offering of repair services, which it offers for home appliances of all major brands, regardless of where they were bought. Coupled with home improvement, remodeling, and maintenance services, this makes Sears a fantastic choice for the need of any consumers, whether they are looking for simple appliance repairs or more thorough changes to their home.

Sears Appliance Repair Services

Appliance Repair Services - 5 / 5

Sears offers the most comprehensive offering of appliance repair services currently on the market. The company is able to repair just about every brand and type of home appliance, as well as replace those it is unable to fix. It will also repair any appliances bought outside of Sears retailers and haul away old models for a fee of $25 per item (varies per market).

Appliances Included

Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Dishwasher
Stove
Range
Oven
HVAC
Freezer
Water Heater
Furnace
Microwave
Appliance Replacement if Unable to Repair
Yes
Hauling/Recycling of Old Model
Yes
Repair Appliance Not Bought in Store
Yes
Technician Call Out-Fee
$89.00

Brands Repaired

Sears repair most major brands, makes, and models. Some of the brands the company repairs include Kenmore, Whirpool, Frigidaire, Maytag, GE, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, LG, Electrolux, Bosch, and Samsung products.

Sears Additional Services

Additional Services - 5 / 5

Sears has the widest array of additional services among its competitors. Numerous choices for home improvement projects and renovation projects are a huge asset to consumers who want more than simple repairs done to their appliances. Moreover, maintenance programs help customers keep their appliances, lawns, HVAC systems, and more in tip-top shape.
Home Improvement
Windows
Roofing
Flooring
Siding
Garage Doors
Entry Doors
Cabinets
Bathrooms
Kitchen
Heating and Cooling
Countertops
Home Maintenance
Appliances
HVAC
Lawn & Garden
Maid Service
Cleaning
Handyman
Air Duct Cleaning

Sears Customer Service and Reputation

Customer Service/Reputation - 4.5 / 5

Sears' parent company, the Sears Holding Corporation, was founded way back in 1893. The corporation is BBB accredited but has a B+ score due to the length of time it has taken to respond to complaints and government action(s) against the business. On Trustpilot, the company has an average 6.9 score, only three people have reviewed it there and the page remains unclaimed. Consumers can reach company representatives via phone, email and live chat. Sears Home Services offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee on all their products, which are all repaired and installed by licensed technicians.
Year Founded
1893
BBB Rating
B+
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
9
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
1,172
Trustpilot Rating
8.5 out of 10
Date Collected
2018-07-19
Customer Service Hours
24/7/365
Contact Method
Phone
Email
Chat
Licensed Technicians
Yes
Schedule Appointments Online
Yes
Protection Plan/Warranty
Yes
Satisfaction Guarantee
Yes

Company Profile

Full Name
Sears Appliance Repair
Company Website
Headquarters
3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL, 60179

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119 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Penny D
4/8/2024
This company sucks!! i called to get a repair on my refrigerator , they were 2 weeks out. told them I would check elsewhere, she went ahead and made an appt for me anyway. Took me 3 days and holding on the line for over an hour just to cancel!! never use them!!!


matoskaii
4/4/2024
OMG these crooks, I had a service guy out March 23 2024 to check my Kenmore Elite Fridge which cost $120. The fridge needs a LG compressor replaced per service. We decided to repair the cost was $609.87. I paid the technician on the spot they were shipping parts. The follow up appt was scheduled for April 1st 2024 between 8-5pm well I had a text at 6.30am saying repair appt was confirmed and guess who never showed. Waited til 6.30pm called 3 times during day to get an estimated time for tech arrival - nothing. They said the computer systems had been down since Friday, haha - their text message for appt confirmation was a dead end '500 / please try again in awhile', all week now same... Read More


Amy A
3/27/2024
I called the main number for Sears Home Repair. Someone with a 414 (Milwaukee) area code called me for my service. I could only schedule someone on Tuesday. They email me 5 times and text me 10 in the weeks' time I have to wait for someone to come out. They ask you to upload your appliance information, so they have the product on the truck. They show up, (8 to 5 is your appointment time), it was 4:20 p.m. when they finally arrived. He proceeds to take my dryer apart (after uploading a photo of the tag inside of my dryer) and tells me that he doesn't have the "very common part" (his words) on his truck and he cannot fix my dyer until NEXT WEEK THURSDAY. They have to ship the part... Read More


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Elizabeth
3/26/2024
It's going on 3 months now for them to fix my refrigerator.


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Larry
3/16/2024
My refrigerator has been broken down for four months and Sears warranty support is terrible. A service person came out in January 2024 to assess the problem, over two months after the repair was called in. Parts were ordered but were obsolete and the February repair date and parts order were canceled. Fridge is 1.5 years old or 17 months. It is now March 2024 and they tell me they are working on a replacement fridge. I had to purchase a small unit to get by. It was only a few hundred dollars but I needed to keep food cold. When you purchase extended warranty you would expect to be taken care of soon as possible. Not the case, it’s in their time and you’re at their mercy. No one... Read More


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Optimist
3/12/2024
Whoever gave this a 4+ review??? We have been waiting three and half months to have our Dryer repaired. Their customer service line is a joke. Trying to get a real live person to speak to takes forever and then they are from the Far East with obviously a script in front of them. They rely on third party venders and good luck with them. The first one didn't speak English and was consistently referring to the manual, the second repair company sent out a decent repair person, but he just left exasperated because after months of waiting they sent the wrong item to repair the appliance.


drkillerbee13
2/21/2024
I took a day off work for a service call for a repair on a Kenmore dryer. I waited all day for the service call and was sent a text saying they have rescheduled my repair for a week later. I called to ask for a service call the next day instead of a week later and a woman from the far east somewhere apologized over and over again but would not schedule me any sooner than a week later. Why would I trust them to show up then? A worthless company...use at your own risk. I would give them a zero (like the service they gave to me) but I can't.


jnorton8654
2/17/2024
Had service on Samsung refrigerator that needed another part that I paid for by check. Part was never delivered. I have spoken by "chat" to Sears people several times, emailed several times, and have not received refund for part not delivered. It's impossible to actually talk to someone at the parts dept. Only get runaround by email. Terrable company to work with since you can't actually talk to anyone easily. Part still not delivered or money refunded.


Maryse C
1/29/2024
Sears is the absolute Worst home appliance warranty service company! My clothes dryer stopped working back in October 2023. Today is Jan 26,2024, I paid $100 service to have the technician out, I was told the part to fix my dryer would arrive within 7-10 days. 1 1/2 months later after many calls I was told the part was back ordered then it was discontinued & I would get a new dryer per the contract. Their technician placed the order. Jan 4,2024 I was relieved when the new dryer came. However, the size ordered was incorrect, it was too large for the space in my condo. Sears said I would be charged 30%(restocking fee) since I refused the dryer or I would be given $400 towards me purchasing a... Read More


Maryse C
1/29/2024
Sears is the absolute Worst home appliance warranty service company! My clothes dryer stopped working back in October 2023. Today is Jan 26,2024, I paid $100 service to have the technician out, I was told the part to fix my dryer would arrive within 7-10 days. 1 1/2 months later after many calls I was told the part was back ordered then it was discontinued & I would get a new dryer per the contract. Their technician placed the order. Jan 4,2024 I was relieved when the new dryer came. However, the size ordered was incorrect, it was too large for the space in my condo. Sears said I would be charged 30%(restocking fee) since I refused the dryer or I would be given $400 towards me purchasing a... Read More



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  • Broad range of home services and home improvement projects
  • Network of experienced, licensed and insured, contractors
  • 2,200 stores in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
  • Installs and services all brands and equipment models
  • Flexible financing for home services
  • Minimum one-year warranty on labor