If anyone needs an EXCELLENT appliance repair technician, I highly recommend Tony Hariri, of H. A. R. High Tech Appliance Repair! My 2003 KitchenAid fridge was on the fritz (not reliably cooling), so my trusted BYL neighbor recommended Tony. He promptly returned my call, efficiently began diagnosing the problem over the phone, and arrived with a replacement part already in hand. Tony explained the problem clearly, fixed the fridge in a jiffy and left the “job site” in perfect condition. As “lagniappe,” he kindly demonstrated how to remove and clean our dishwasher filter! Apart from his super-efficient fix, Tony’s fees were VERY fair, his communication was clear and prompt, and he even called back a few days later to follow up on the repair job. All is well! Building upon decades of his professional experience, Tony is an expert on a wide variety of appliance types, brands and “vintages.”
Contact: Tony Hariri - 925-348-3480, harappliance@gmail.com (April. 2026)
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Hello, I'd like to recommend Mike's appliances in Pinole. They are efficient, seem honest, I'm satisfied with the dishwasher I bought from them. Real people answer the phone as opposed to the robots followed by difficult to understand call center at Best Buy.
https://www.mikes-appliances.com (January, 2025)
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I would like to highly recommend Mike's Appliances in Pinole. I'd worked with Galvin's in El Cerrito for many years (they retired). I am happy to report that this, too, is a family business, both literally and figuratively. They even close over Memorial Weekend every year for a camping trip, extending sales to the first weekend in June.
The store is clean, not cluttered. The salesperson who helped me was pleasant, efficient, and knowledgeable, not at all sleazy or hard sell. Prices were very reasonable. I will be back, no question.
https://www.mikes-appliances.com (June, 2024)
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I'm writing with an enthusiastic thank you to the neighbor who first found Gary of General Refrigeration (510) 652-1302. He came the next morning, found my problem immediately, explained it clearly and fixed it for a moderate price. He was pleasant, efficient, and responded well to my request that he wear an N95 mask (I had one ready), which was a relief. It doesn't always go that way (courtesy about Covid vulnerabilities) when we are all, including the vulnerable, tired of the topic. (January, 2024)
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Thumbs up for Mike's Appliance Repair. Very helpful and excellent prices.
https://www.mikes-appliances.com/
Phone: (510) 223-8689
Email: mikesappliances@gmail.com (October, 2022)
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Hi Ida, I want to add another current review for Gary, owner of General Refrigeration Services. I have called Gary twice now; and he is a miracle worker! He is extremely efficient, reliable and in this most recent instance, he was able to get out to me in under an hour. Although I'm no expert, his rates seem very reasonable. Gary carries parts for most common refrigerator models, so there is no long wait. I can't recommend him highly enough - and he appreciates referrals.
Gary
General Refrigeration Service
510 652-1302 (October, 2022)
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I contacted Gary at General Refrigeration Services based upon reviews here. He doesn't advertise - after 30 years he doesn't need to. He was out here to BYL within a few hours of my call and diagnosed the problem within minutes due to his extensive experience. Cost was very reasonable; and Gary is very personable and service-oriented.
Gary
General Refrigeration Service
510 652-1302 (June, 2021)