Uptown Appliance Repair
Uptown Appliance Repair
With over a decade of experience, Uptown Appliance stands as a beacon of reliability and expertise in the industry. We are led by Baylor and Aggie graduates that instill a culture of excellence in everything we do. From wine cellars to outdoor grills, our techs undergo factory training, ensuring they are equipped to handle the most advanced appliances. We offer a 2-year warranty, giving you peace of mind and confidence in the longevity of our repairs. Take it from our trusted partners, Rice University, Landry’s Group, and the Texans, we are the premier option when it comes to appliance repair. Trust us with your repair needs and experience the pinnacle of excellence.
"UPDATE - While there were issues with the repairs to the oven, the owner of the company called me personally to express his sincere regret for having any problems and assure me that excellent customer service is very important to the company. He ensured that the work was done to my satisfaction, refunded any money previously paid and offered a free inspection in the future should I need assistance. At the end of the day, things happen in life, and the true character of a person or company is how you deal with these challenges. I can honestly and sincerely state that Uptown Appliance Repairs stands by its service and I will gladly contact them in the future for any appliance needs. Summary of service on Sears Kenmore Oven/Microwave Combo: 1. 03-January - Initial service call to determine issue with oven/microwave combo wall unit 2. 09-January - Initial quote of $1,063.02 for Main Control Board 3. 10-January - Approved quote and paid deposit of $600.00 4. 22-January - Service to install Main Control Board. Technician advised that initial diagnosis was wrong. The Cooling Fan Assembly needs to be changed. 5. 31-January - Received revised quote - $1,080.34. The part is $608.00, though Sears Parts Direct provided a parts quote of $137.20. Nicole of Uptown stated that the 343% markup is to cover warranty, expedited shipping and that Uptown only buys OEM parts from the manufacturer. 6. 12-February - Service to install new Cooling Fan Assembly. Technician called to state that the part was broken and would have to reorder. 7. 22-February - Service to install new Cooling Fan Assembly. Technician called to cancel, stating that it takes two people to replace the parts. 8. 15-March - Service to install new Cooling Fan Assembly. Technician called to state that part is broken and would have to reorder. 9. 20-March – Call received from Uptown, stating that parts have been received and service needs to be set. I instructed Uptown to contact tenants. 10. 26-March - Appointment to install parts, after 5:30pm 11. 26-March - Company owner calls, stating that Uptown does not work after 5:30pm. Implies that delays are due to tenants not being responsive or available during working hours. He stated that, if the tenants cannot be available during working hours, he will refund the deposit of $600.00. I told him that I did not want the refund, I wanted the appliance repaired. 12. Appointment set for 29-March between 08:00 and 10:00 13. 29-March - Parts installed, unit working normally 14. 29-March - Invoice for services received IMMEDIATELY upon completion – AMAZING how quickly Uptown can submit an invoice, when their services took THREE MONTHS to complete!!!"
Greg S on April 2024
With over a decade of experience, Uptown Appliance stands as a beacon of reliability and expertise in the industry. We are led by Baylor and Aggie graduates that instill a culture of excellence in everything we do. From wine cellars to outdoor grills, our techs undergo factory training, ensuring they are equipped to handle the most advanced appliances. We offer a 2-year warranty, giving you peace of mind and confidence in the longevity of our repairs. Take it from our trusted partners, Rice University, Landry’s Group, and the Texans, we are the premier option when it comes to appliance repair. Trust us with your repair needs and experience the pinnacle of excellence.
"UPDATE - While there were issues with the repairs to the oven, the owner of the company called me personally to express his sincere regret for having any problems and assure me that excellent customer service is very important to the company. He ensured that the work was done to my satisfaction, refunded any money previously paid and offered a free inspection in the future should I need assistance. At the end of the day, things happen in life, and the true character of a person or company is how you deal with these challenges. I can honestly and sincerely state that Uptown Appliance Repairs stands by its service and I will gladly contact them in the future for any appliance needs. Summary of service on Sears Kenmore Oven/Microwave Combo: 1. 03-January - Initial service call to determine issue with oven/microwave combo wall unit 2. 09-January - Initial quote of $1,063.02 for Main Control Board 3. 10-January - Approved quote and paid deposit of $600.00 4. 22-January - Service to install Main Control Board. Technician advised that initial diagnosis was wrong. The Cooling Fan Assembly needs to be changed. 5. 31-January - Received revised quote - $1,080.34. The part is $608.00, though Sears Parts Direct provided a parts quote of $137.20. Nicole of Uptown stated that the 343% markup is to cover warranty, expedited shipping and that Uptown only buys OEM parts from the manufacturer. 6. 12-February - Service to install new Cooling Fan Assembly. Technician called to state that the part was broken and would have to reorder. 7. 22-February - Service to install new Cooling Fan Assembly. Technician called to cancel, stating that it takes two people to replace the parts. 8. 15-March - Service to install new Cooling Fan Assembly. Technician called to state that part is broken and would have to reorder. 9. 20-March – Call received from Uptown, stating that parts have been received and service needs to be set. I instructed Uptown to contact tenants. 10. 26-March - Appointment to install parts, after 5:30pm 11. 26-March - Company owner calls, stating that Uptown does not work after 5:30pm. Implies that delays are due to tenants not being responsive or available during working hours. He stated that, if the tenants cannot be available during working hours, he will refund the deposit of $600.00. I told him that I did not want the refund, I wanted the appliance repaired. 12. Appointment set for 29-March between 08:00 and 10:00 13. 29-March - Parts installed, unit working normally 14. 29-March - Invoice for services received IMMEDIATELY upon completion – AMAZING how quickly Uptown can submit an invoice, when their services took THREE MONTHS to complete!!!"
Greg S on April 2024
