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We graded 7 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 2,510 Google reviews of 17 top-rated microwave repair services nationwide; 7 of them in Placerville, CA. Updated November 3, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of microwave repair services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  High-Q Appliance RepairPlacerville, CA | A 96How 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%98+14.9Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.97 | $350 |
| 2 |  Green AppliancesPlacerville, CA | A 82How 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 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%88+24.8Replies to reviews 8%37+3Momentum penalty54−4.6Experts Score= 82Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CD | 4.95 | — |
| 3 |  All In Appliance RepairPlacerville, CA | A 82How 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 69%87+60.2Reliability 31%72+22.2Experts Score= 82Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––A– | 4.85 | $224 |
| 4 |  Smart Tech Appliance RepairPlacerville, CA | B 79How 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%61+4.3Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAB | 4.79 | $300 |
| 5 |  Bowmans Appliance RepairPlacerville, CA | B 67How 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%76+41.5Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%22+1.6Craft & service penalty97−0.3Momentum penalty61−3.9Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAABD | 4.83 | — |
| 6 |  Edward's A-1 AppliancePlacerville, CA | B 61How 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 64%61+38.8Reliability 28%77+21.7Replies to reviews 8%7+0.6Experts Score= 61Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AF | 4.51 | — |
| 7 |  EDH Appliance RepairPlacerville, CA | C 40How 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%45+24.5Reliability 24%21+5.1Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%22+1.6Craft & service penalty97−0.3Momentum penalty69−3.1Experts Score= 40Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDAABD | 4.60 | $136 |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Refrigerator/freezer repair | $175 | $312 | $390 | 98% |
| Dishwasher repair | $144 | $271 | $352 | 100% |
| Washing machine repair | $124 | $256 | $384 | 98% |
| Dryer repair | $251 | $327 | $409 | 100% |
| Stove, cooktop & oven repair | $101 | $236 | $329 | 100% |
How the 7 microwave repair services we rated in Placerville, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 7 best-rated microwave repair services in Placerville, CA average 4.8★ on Google across 606 reviews. High-Q Appliance Repair has the top rating (5.0★), and Green Appliances has the most reviews (264). Updated November 2, 2026.
7 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (606 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Had a great experience with Green Appliances In Orangeville, California. Didn’t even have to leave my house. Ben sent pictures and came out with the dryer I chose within an hour and a half (on the same day). We could…” — Google review
“Abel was super responsive and helpful in fixing my dishwasher problem! He was helping me diagnose the problem over the phone and I could tell he cares about his work. He came out right away and fixed my dishwasher…” — Google review
“Couldn’t ask for a better service company. Prompt service and response. Got me in super quick with an appointment. Told the technician what was wrong with our fridge and he knew exactly what it was and was able to…” — Google review
“Would definitely recommend Bowmans, they were prompt, professional and knowledgeable. Jayden did a great job diagnosing the old washing machine that I had. Company policy prevents them from being a defacto adjuster…” — Google review
“Jory took care of our clothes dryer issue. Completed the repair - timely, professional, and good communication throughout.” — Google review
“Tyler came on time and in a uniform. He quickly analyzed and diagnosed our issue and then explained the problem (with drawings). He then told us what he needed to do to fix it and the cost. We agreed and he got to…” — Google review
“Excellent service! I had a faulty working propane stove that was never set up correctly by the previous home owner and A-1 came out and fixed it and it works perfectly now. Technician was great and very…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for microwave repair service listings in and around Placerville, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
High-Q Appliance Repair has the highest Google rating on our Placerville list: 5.0 out of 5 from 93 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Green Appliances has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 264, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Placerville-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
Analyzing 8,053,1138.1M ReviewsFor 22,83722.8K Experts