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Our Samsung fridge stopped cooling overnight. Called Max Fixing and they sent someone out same day. The technician was professional, explained everything clearly, and had us back up and running in under 2 hours. Pricing was fair and transparent. Highly recommend!
Washer was making a horrible noise. The tech arrived on time, diagnosed the issue quickly (worn bearing), and completed the repair efficiently. Very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. Will definitely use them again.
Had an issue with our GE dishwasher not draining. Max Fixing came out the next day, fixed it within an hour, and cleaned up everything. The technician was courteous and explained what caused the problem. Great service!
Our LG dryer stopped heating. Called Max Fixing and they were able to fit us in the same day. The repair was done professionally and the price was exactly what they quoted over the phone. Very satisfied with the service.
Excellent service! Our Whirlpool refrigerator was leaking water. The technician arrived within the scheduled window, quickly identified the problem, and had the parts needed in his truck. Fixed it on the spot. Very pleased!
Called them for our Maytag washer that wouldn't spin. They came out same day, tech was friendly and professional. Fixed the issue and gave us maintenance tips to prevent future problems. Fair pricing too. Would recommend!
Our KitchenAid oven stopped working right before Thanksgiving. Max Fixing saved the day! Same-day service, professional technician, and reasonable rates. We were so relieved. Thank you!
Had them fix our dishwasher last year and they did such a great job we called them again for our fridge. Always reliable, professional, and fair pricing. They're our go-to for all appliance repairs now.
Very responsive and professional. Our freezer stopped working and they came out within hours. The technician was knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. Repair was done quickly and hasn't had any issues since.
Hard stops in 90220 usually aren't the motor — it's a blown thermal fuse from airflow that's been choking out for months. Tract homes off Willowbrook Avenue were built in the late 1950s with vent runs that turn three or four corners before hitting the exterior wall. That Samsung electric unit sitting in a converted garage is working twice as hard as it should. Call (323) 870-4790 and we're typically out the same day.
Most of the housing stock in 90220 and 90221 was built between 1950 and 1970 — single-family homes with laundry tucked into garages or added-on service porches where vent clearance is tight. Short, kinked flex ducts are standard in these layouts. Zip code 90222, north of Rosecrans Avenue toward the Compton Creek corridor, has a higher share of duplexes and small apartment buildings where stacked units share a single exhaust path. Lint accumulates across both floors simultaneously. Residents on Wilmington Avenue and Central Avenue call us regularly for thermal fuse replacements that trace back to shared-duct configurations nobody has cleaned in years. The 91 and 710 freeways run diesel trucks around the clock through the eastern and northern edges of Compton. That constant vibration shakes drum rollers loose faster in homes near Long Beach Boulevard — it's something we notice when the thumping starts well before the typical mileage on LG front-loaders. Probably not a coincidence. Income here runs middle-range — households mix five-year-old Samsung and LG units with decade-old Whirlpool and GE machines that were bought new and never serviced. The older Whirlpool gas dryers on 240V circuits in these garages are still repairable; parts availability is good. The LG WM and DLGX series that replaced them have more board complexity but are still worth fixing at the repair-versus-replace math that applies at this price point.
Common Dryer Issues in Compton
Thermal Fuse Failures from Blocked Exhaust Vents
The thermal fuse on most GE and Whirlpool dryers sits inline with the heating element and trips around 250°F — a temperature that's easy to hit when the exhaust vent is partially blocked. In Compton's older garages, accordion-style flex duct gets crushed against walls or kinked at corners. Once the fuse blows, the drum still spins but produces zero heat. Replacing the fuse without clearing the vent just means it blows again in a few weeks.
Drum Roller Wear on High-Use LG Front-Loaders
That rhythmic thumping mid-cycle is almost always worn drum rollers, not a belt issue. LG front-loaders go through rollers faster when lint bypasses the filter and settles on the axles. The noise starts as a low squeak, then turns into a grinding thud. Replacing the full roller set — usually four — fixes it cleanly without needing to pull the blower wheel or belt tensioner.
Gas Valve Coil Failures in Samsung Gas Dryers
Samsung gas dryers where the igniter glows but won't sustain flame usually have a failed gas valve coil, not the igniter itself. The coils are cheap parts but get misdiagnosed constantly. If the unit lights for 30 seconds then cuts out repeatedly, the coil pack is almost certainly the problem. A full igniter-and-coil swap runs about 45 minutes on most Samsung gas models.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get to Compton for dryer repair?▼
Routes from the South Bay run through Compton daily — from Torrance or Hawthorne we're usually there within 90 minutes. Call (323) 870-4790 to check morning availability. Evening slots are open Tuesday through Saturday, and same-day booking is usually possible before noon.
Do you repair Samsung and LG dryers in Compton?▼
Samsung and LG are probably half of what we see in 90220 and 90221. Common jobs: drum bearing noise on LG, heating element burnout on Samsung electrics, gas valve coil replacement on Samsung gas units. Parts for both brands are stocked on the van.
What does dryer repair cost, and is there a diagnostic fee?▼
Diagnostic is $65, credited toward the repair if you move forward. Most heating element and thermal fuse jobs land between $120 and $190 parts and labor. Same-day service is available — call (323) 870-4790 or schedule online for a slot today.
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