Appliance problems, properly diagnosed

Appliance repair in Ottawa and Gatineau, with the diagnosis in writing.

Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and ranges repaired in your home, anywhere in Ottawa and Gatineau (commercial appliances too). Every visit ends with a written finding: what failed, what it costs to fix, and whether we'd fix it.

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Name, phone and the appliance. We call or text back during business hours to set a time.

$89 + taxDiagnostic visitElectric home appliances; gas home appliances and all commercial appliances $129 + tax. Waived when you proceed with the repair. The written diagnosis is included.

Same-day service available when a technician is free. Pick a preferred day and arrival window online; we confirm by email once a technician is assigned.

  • Independent
  • Senior technician with 25 years’ experience
  • Insured
  • Written diagnosis every visit
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Dryer heater housing with a thermal cut-off and its wiring
Real RepairWell job · dryer heater housing and thermal cut-off
Technician working on the drum and spider arm of a front-load washer
Washer, drum out
Glass cooktop with radiant elements glowing during a test
Cooktop under test
RepairWellWritten diagnosisOne page · every visit
Appliance
Electric dryer
Reported
Drum turns, timer runs, no heat. Towels damp after two cycles.
Finding
Thermal cut-off open: no continuity across its terminals.
Worth repairing?
Yes · repair
From a real job →
  • Diagnostic$89 + taxElectric home appliances. Gas or commercial: $129 + tax. Waived with repair
  • Every visitWritten diagnosisCause, price, verdict
  • Warranty90 daysOn parts replaced
  • Service areaOttawa & GatineauHomes and businesses
  • LanguagesEnglish & FrenchService in both
Reviews

What customers say

★★★★★
Called to perform fridge repair. The technician was professional and honest. Unfortunately the broken part was discontinued, but the technician did everything that was possible and clearly communicated the issue and possible next steps. I was charged for diagnostics as agreed previously.
Sergii G. · Google
★★★★★
Excellent service. Fast, efficient and professional.
Lyle A. · Google
★★★★★
Great service! They were friendly, professional, and fixed the dishwasher efficiently. Everything went smoothly, and I’m really happy with the service. Would definitely recommend them!
Sandhya S. · Google
★★★★★
We strongly recommend their service … the person who repaired our dishwasher for very affordable price and came on time! Their fee for diagnosis and repair is unmatched! Thanks
Zab R. · Google
★★★★★
Excellent service, quick response to my oven repair issue, and very competitive pricing! Wonderful to deal with. Highly recommend Repairwell and will definitely recommend them to my friends.
Sule K. · Google
★★★★★
5 star service ! Wonderful company .
Ozan K. · Google
★★★★★
Thank you very much for your outstanding customer service. I will definitely recommend you to somebody else out of all the services I could’ve gone to. I do not regret one bit of choosing this company. Thank you very much until next time!
İsmail O. · Google
★★★★★
I had a great experience with them. They knew what I needed and understood my problem. As a result got my dishwasher back to working like a new
Erencan A. · Google
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★★★★★
I had a wonderful experience with RepairWell when they came to repair our freezer. From start to finish, the service was excellent, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The team did a fantastic job diagnosing and fixing the problem quickly and efficiently. They were fast, professional, and clearly knew what they were doing.
Prime Cleaning Service · Google
★★★★★
I had a problem with my washer. The technician was very professional and quickly solved the problem. I am very satisfied with the service. Highly recommend!
Hikmat Q. · Google
★★★★★
Had a really good experience with RepairWell. They were quick to respond, reliable, and very helpful. Everything was explained clearly, and I felt like they were honest and straightforward throughout the whole process. It’s nice to deal with a company you can actually trust. I’m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend to anyone who needs.
Hamit Ö. · Google
★★★★★
Repairwell stands out for its exceptional service. Their team consists of dedicated, experienced, and highly competent professionals who know exactly what they are doing.
Afer F. · Google
★★★★★
The Best in town.
Salah E. · Google
★★★★★
Affordable and timely. Thank you!
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What's wrong?

Start with the symptom

Choose the appliance, then the symptom: each guide has safe checks to try before you book.

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How RepairWell works

Diagnose first. Decide second.

We find the problem, put it in writing and give you the price. You decide. No mystery repairs.

  1. 01

    Book

    Pick the appliance, the symptom, the day and an arrival window. A “Request received” email arrives right away; we confirm once a technician is assigned.

  2. 02

    Diagnose

    The technician confirms the symptom with you, inspects the appliance and finds the cause. That is what the diagnostic covers: $89 + tax for an electric home appliance, $129 + tax for a gas home appliance or any commercial appliance.

  3. 03

    Get it in writing

    One-page finding: cause, fix, parts, labour, total, and our honest verdict.

  4. 04

    You decide

    Approve the quote and the diagnostic disappears into the repair. Decline, or hear "replace it", and the diagnostic is all you pay.

  5. 05

    Repair

    Fixed and tested with you, on the spot when the part is on the truck. 90-day warranty on parts replaced; labour coverage depends on the work done.

The full process

The written diagnosis

What the written finding looks like

Every visit produces this one-page finding. It's the same document whether you repair or not, and it's what your warranty refers to.

  1. 01Appliance, brand, model and serial number
  2. 02The symptom you reported and what we observed
  3. 03The cause, in plain language
  4. 04Recommended fix, parts, labour and total
  5. 05Our verdict: repair, or replace, and why
  6. 06Your approval line and the warranty terms

How the diagnostic fee works

RepairWellWritten diagnosisOne page · every visit
Appliance
Electric dryer
Reported
Drum turns, timer runs, no heat. Towels damp after two cycles.
Finding
Thermal cut-off open: no continuity across its terminals.
Cause
Restricted airflow: crushed foil duct and a lint-blocked outside vent hood.
Recommended
Replace the cut-off with the high-limit thermostat; clean the vent; replace the crushed duct with metal duct.
Price
Parts, labour and total itemised in writing, before any work.
Worth repairing?
Yes · repair
From a real RepairWell job. Read the story
Real repair photos

Repairs we see

Real photos from RepairWell jobs, not stock images.

Top-load washer with its cabinet removed
A top-load washer with the cabinet off.
Stacked washer-dryer laundry centre with the lower panel removed
A stacked laundry centre opened for diagnosis.
Washer control board and wiring inside the console
A washer's control board inside the console.
Electric range cooktop with meters and tools laid out for testing
An electric range set up for testing.
Relay control board inside an electric range
The relay board inside an electric range.
Gloved hand holding an appliance control module showing its part-number label
Matching a control module's part number before ordering.
Thermostat and wiring on a dryer housing
A thermostat on a dryer housing, checked during a no-heat call.
Appliance console control board with relays and wiring exposed
A console control board opened for diagnosis.
Repair or replace

An honest verdict, not a sales pitch

There is no percentage rule that fits every appliance. The written finding gives you the numbers to decide with: the all-in repair price, the condition of the rest of the machine, and whether the parts are still made. RepairWell doesn't sell new appliances, so there's no reason for us to push you either way.

Our repair-or-replace method

What will it cost?

Something urgent?

Appliance emergency? What to do now

Brands we service

Choose your brand

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Independent service; manufacturer names and logos identify the brands we service and imply no affiliation.

Where we work

Ottawa and Gatineau, both sides of the river

One mobile team, in English and French. We don't have neighbourhood offices; each area page explains what's specific about appliance work there.

Our service area

Map shows the area we serve. RepairWell is a mobile service: the technician comes to you, and there is no showroom or drop-off counter.

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Rentals

Landlords and property managers

One call from you. We send you the written finding and quote before any work, and you approve the repair.

Property-manager service
Installation

Installation and maintenance

Dishwasher, washer and dryer, refrigerator water-line and range installation where existing connections are in place, plus care guides that prevent the failures we see most. $189 per appliance where the existing connections are in place and correct; anything extra is quoted before we start.

Installation & maintenance
Questions

Questions people ask before booking

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What does the diagnostic include?

A technician visit, a full inspection, and a written finding: what failed, why, what it costs to fix, and whether we recommend repairing it. The diagnostic is $89 + tax for an electric home appliance and $129 + tax for a gas home appliance or any commercial appliance. If you go ahead with the repair, it is waived and you pay only the quoted repair.

What if the appliance isn't worth fixing?

We tell you, in writing, and the diagnostic is all you pay. RepairWell doesn't sell new appliances, so there's no reason for us to push you either way.

Do you serve Gatineau?

Yes. Ottawa and Gatineau, including Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham, Chelsea and Cantley, in English and French. See service areas.

Can you come today?

Often, yes. We offer same-day service when a technician has an open window. The booking form shows today when a window is still open; if it isn't, call or text (613) 880-3013 and we'll tell you straight away whether we can come today. How same-day works.

Do you repair gas appliances?

Yes. Licensed gas technicians (our own or a registered gas contractor we work with) repair residential gas ranges, ovens, cooktops and dryers, and commercial gas equipment, in Ottawa and Gatineau. If you smell gas, leave the building and call 911 or your gas utility from outside first.

Is online booking a confirmed appointment?

Not yet. Sending the form is a request for the day and arrival window you pick, and you get a “Request received” email right away. Your appointment is confirmed once a technician is assigned, and you get a confirmation email then. If that time isn't available, we call or text you with the closest option.

Ready when you are

Tell us what the appliance is doing. We'll confirm a time, show up, and put the answer in writing.

Pick a preferred day and arrival window online; we confirm by email once a technician is assigned.

  • $89 + tax diagnostic$129 + tax for gas or commercial appliances and for Thermador, Miele, Viking, Wolf or Fisher & Paykel; waived when you proceed with the repair
  • Written finding on every visitCause, price and our repair-or-replace verdict
  • 90-day warrantyOn parts replaced; labour depends on the work done