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FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair

Appliance repair service · Chicago, IL · reviewed since 2011

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Craft & service penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 31 dishwasher repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 53%
4.9 ★★★★★ 847 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.90★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
38%reviews answered by the owner
$300typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company's technicians for their punctuality, technical knowledge, and professional communication during appliance repairs. Positive feedback highlights efficient service and fair pricing, with many noting that staff members were courteous and resolved issues quickly. However, a recurring criticism involves scheduling difficulties, including missed appointments, lack of contact regarding visit times, and long wait periods for callbacks or rescheduling.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 847 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 847 Google reviews (653 with written comments, 16 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 38% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 17, 2026.
  • Service: Dishwasher Repair Service serving Chicago, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other dishwasher repair services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction89Reliability80Craft & service71Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews67Satisfaction: 89 (median 86)Reliability: 80 (median 81)Craft & service: 71 (median 94)Value: 100 (median 97)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 67 (median 88)
This companyDishwasher Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
89
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
80
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
71
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
67

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

847 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars80795%
  • 4 stars121%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star273%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 653 written reviews

  • Praise1,17397%
  • Complaints333%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price325%
  • Reasonable758%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure217%
$300+2% vs typical dishwasher repair services

Middle half of what 6 customers paid ($188–$423) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude43436%
  • Speed & response26022%
  • Quality & results20317%
  • Would recommend14912%
  • Communication988%
  • Price & value413%
  • Honesty & trust212%

What customers talk about

We read 653 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Timothy was timely, professional, attentive, and patient.”
  • “Technician Tim really knows his appliances and has been timely, speedy, and personable.”
    “The first problem was they took forever calling me back to schedule an appointment.”
  • “Tim’s an awesome service tech presents himself professionally have him doing in my work anytime”
    “When I called their office right after they left, the customer service was terrible and she did not want to help me at all.”
  • “I would definitely recommend FIF to anyone with an appliance that needs fixing!”
    “I do not recommend that anyone contract with Fix It First.”
  • “The scheduler at FIF was AMAZING she listened to my issues and took time to explain to me things could have been wrong with my fridge.”
    “They dispatched Fix it First, but they did not respond for two weeks, even after I called them several times.”
  • “Their pricing is fair and repair technicians are honest and professional.”
    “they over charged me ,had to call another business to fix their mistakes and save my refrigerator.”
  • “Thank you Tim for being prompt, courteous and professional while also being genuinely kind.”
    “I believe they are under staffed and I feel what they did was shady.”

People customers mention

  • Tim 72 reviews
  • Thea 29 reviews
  • Kyle 22 reviews
  • King 21 reviews
  • Timothy 20 reviews
  • Burdette 13 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired FIX IT FIRST Appliance Repair for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Diava3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Timothy was timely, professional, attentive, and patient. He was able to answer all my questions with quality and care.

Paid $300–350Reasonable price
Tara6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★

Horrible Service! I do not recommend that anyone contract with Fix It First. They are supposed to be a Miele service provider. We had a service call scheduled for today, October 13. No contact from Fix It First as when service call was to take place. We followed up several times, finally at 5:45pm after another…

Paid $150–200
Dan3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Tim’s an awesome service tech presents himself professionally have him doing in my work anytime

Paid $150–200Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 847 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Diava Carter3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diava has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Timothy was timely, professional, attentive, and patient. He was able to answer all my questions with quality and care.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $300–350
  • Repair wait time: 0–1 hr
Shari SellersLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Technician Tim really knows his appliances and has been timely, speedy, and personable. Thank you so much. Rentals always have things going on and your service helps me keep everyone happy. Thank you, Thank youuuu!

Tara Lahti6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Horrible Service! I do not recommend that anyone contract with Fix It First. They are supposed to be a Miele service provider. We had a service call scheduled for today, October 13. No contact from Fix It First as when service call was to take place. We followed up several times, finally at 5:45pm after another follow up we were told that the next "earliest" appointment would be for Monday, October 19. Completely unacceptable, I have contacted Miele to let them know just how lackadaisical Fix It First is.

  • Price: $150–200
Michelle MaullLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tim was amazing, fast and efficient. He knocked out everything super quickly and was very knowledgeable and kind. Multiple units in one day :-) he’s a special kind of hero

Vanessa Slatton6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vanessa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service!! Knowledgable and kind!! Would work with again!!

Kristen Woodrick1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kristen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tim was incredibly helpful and positive. He fixed my dryer issue with no complaints. I feel incredibly grateful that Tim was the repair person who came To help me

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Repair wait time: 0–1 hr
Kate Gonzalez1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kate has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tim O. was phenomenal in his service, patience, caring, and knowledge. You can tell he's a master tech and the real deal!! I will only be requesting him for our service repairs going forward - and you can too! I found the automated phone answering service at the company difficult to deal with at times, but the scheduling & tech update team was good to work with once I got a hold of them. Hang in there, broken appliances really suck, and ask for Tim!

  • Repair wait time: 0–1 hr
marc vendl5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews marc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tim was awesome. Very knowledgeable and very nice.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $450–500
  • Repair wait time: 0–1 hr
Dan Mills3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tim’s an awesome service tech presents himself professionally have him doing in my work anytime

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
fred mcclure4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews fred has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very knowledgeable

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