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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.
Narbonne Avenue cuts through the heart of 90717 past blocks of 1950s and early-60s tract homes — kitchens sized for a basic top-freezer, now holding Samsung french-door units or LG bottom-freezers that barely clear the cabinetry above. South Bay tap water runs at 270–300 mg/L mineral hardness, and that calcium load destroys ice maker assemblies faster than most people realize. Throw in Lomita's July heat and refrigerators here work twice as hard as the manufacturer ever planned. This zip runs hotter and harder on appliances than most people account for when they buy.
Almost all residential blocks in Lomita's 90717 zip date from 1952 to 1965 — single-family homes with compact kitchens where there's maybe two inches of clearance between the refrigerator coils and the cabinet wall behind. That tight fit chokes condenser fan airflow and accelerates overheating. Older Whirlpool and GE side-by-sides that have sat in those spots for ten-plus years tend to show seal failure first — door gaskets dry out from the heat radiating off the motor, and the warm-cabinet complaint usually starts right there. The streets east of Western Avenue toward the Torrance border are especially dense with these original tract kitchens — Eshelman Avenue, Walnut Street, the blocks around Lomita Park. Homeowners on those streets have been buying mid-range replacements like KitchenAid and Bosch, but sliding a 36-inch unit into a 35.5-inch opening means calling us back six months later because the condenser coil never had room to breathe. Parking a service van on those narrow residential streets means we walk tools in from the curb — standard procedure for this part of the South Bay. The Lomita Railroad Museum sits a few blocks off Narbonne; neighbors there know us from word of mouth as much as from any search.
Common Refrigerator Issues in Lomita
Ice Maker Locked Up by Mineral Scale
LADWP water in the South Bay is some of the hardest in LA County, and the water inlet valve inside most Samsung and LG french-door models takes the full brunt of it. Calcium deposits calcify the valve seat within 18–24 months, starving the ice maker assembly of flow until it stops producing entirely. The Samsung error code 40 or 41 on the display panel is usually the first sign — residents often assume it's the ice maker itself, but the valve is the culprit nine times out of ten. Replacing the inlet valve and flushing the supply line clears it — parts are usually on the van, done same visit.
Refrigerator Not Cooling Through Lomita Summers
Inland heat in July and August routinely hits the upper 80s in Lomita, and a refrigerator fighting that ambient temperature runs its compressor without a break. On Whirlpool and Maytag units from the mid-2000s, the condenser coils underneath collect years of dust and hair until the compressor overheats and locks up. A coil cleaning plus a thermostat check costs a fraction of what a compressor replacement runs — and usually solves it completely. If the evaporator coil has already iced over, there's a defrost timer or defrost heater failure underneath it — that's a different fix, but still straightforward.
Water Pooling Under the Unit
Standing water on the kitchen floor under a KitchenAid or GE refrigerator almost always points to a blocked defrost drain. The drain tube runs from the evaporator coil in the freezer floor down to a pan near the compressor at the back — food debris and ice dam it shut over time. Left alone, water migrates under the flooring and causes real damage. Takes about 45 minutes to clear properly and it stays clear. Bosch counter-depth models in the newer Lomita remodels have a slightly different drain path — same diagnosis, slightly more disassembly to reach it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get to Lomita for refrigerator repair?▼
South Bay is on our daily route — Torrance, Harbor City, San Pedro, all of it. Lomita off the 110 is a straight 15-minute shot from our home base. Call (323) 870-4790 and we'll lock in a same-day window, usually 2 hours out. Evening slots available if daytime is tight.
Do you repair Samsung and LG refrigerators in Lomita?▼
Both are our most frequent service calls in 90717. Samsung french-doors mostly come in with ice maker assembly failures or a dead water inlet valve from hard water. LG bottom-freezers usually need a linear compressor swap — that design has a documented failure rate after 5–7 years and we stock the replacement units. Bosch and KitchenAid are regulars too.
What does refrigerator repair cost and how does the visit work?▼
Diagnostic fee covers the inspection and applies toward the repair if you proceed on-site. Most fixes — door gasket, thermostat, inlet valve — land between $150 and $280 parts and labor combined. Compressor replacements run higher but usually still beat buying new. Schedule at (323) 870-4790; same-day and emergency slots open most days.
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