Owner-Operated Appliance Repair Since 1972 — Middlesex, Union, Morris, Somerset & Essex County, NJ
Your appliance is broken. We’ll tell you the truth — then fix it right.
Since 1972, American Appliance Service has been New Jersey’s trusted name in appliance repair. We have stayed intentionally hands-on because that is what earns a 4.8-star reputation.
What we fix
One local call for the appliances you rely on every day.
Clear diagnosis. Practical advice. Work handled personally by experienced technicians.
Washers · Front & top load
Washer Repair
Not draining, not spinning, leaking, or shaking?
Gas & electric dryers
Dryer Repair
Not heating, taking too long, noisy, or smelling hot?
Refrigerators · Freezers
Refrigerator & Freezer
Not cooling, leaking, or making ice?
Built-in dishwashers
Dishwasher Repair
Not draining, filling, cleaning, or completing a cycle?
Gas & electric cooking
Oven, Range & Cooktop
Not heating, inaccurate temperature, or burner trouble?
Start with the symptom
What is your appliance doing?
You do not need to know the part number. Tell us what you see, hear, or smell—we will take it from there.
Why NJ homeowners trust us
Straight answers, every visit.
Not a franchise. Not a dispatch network. A real local family business with its name on every repair.
Family-Owned Since 1972
Serving New Jersey homeowners for more than five decades.
Owner-Technician Service
Jonathan handles every job personally—no subcontractors, ever.
Honest Repair Advice
A straight answer on repair versus replace, every time.
Backed Workmanship
Qualifying parts and labor are covered according to written warranty terms.
Jonathan Slohoda
The person who answers is the person who knows
Hands-on by choice.
American Appliance Service has deliberately stayed personal. Customers deal directly with the business, get a practical explanation, and know who is walking into their home.
Jonathan personally performs the work. Recommendations are based on whether the repair actually makes sense—not a sales quota.
Meet the family behind the service ↗
GE Refrigerator Repair Completed in Woodbridge, NJ
A GE refrigerator in Woodbridge stopped running after a power surge. The interior light still worked, but the user interface was blank and the refrigerator would not start. Diagnosis confirmed failure of the main control board. The failed board was replaced, the controls returned, and normal cooling operation was restored.
KitchenAid Dishwasher Repair Completed in West Caldwell, NJ
A KitchenAid dishwasher in West Caldwell started its cycle but would not fill with water. Inspection found a small chicken bone lodged beneath the float, holding the float in the raised position and preventing the fill circuit from operating. The obstruction was removed, the float was tested for free movement, and normal water filling and dishwasher operation were restored.
Transparent service pricing
Know the cost before we come out.
Your service call includes the visit to your home and a professional diagnosis of one appliance problem.
Standard service call
plus applicable New Jersey sales tax
- Experienced appliance-repair expert
- Honest assessment of the problem
- Repair quote after diagnosis
- Same fee weekdays and Saturdays
- Guaranteed work
How the fee works
After diagnosing the appliance, we explain what failed, provide the complete repair price, and help you decide whether repairing it makes sense.
If you approve the repair, your total includes the service-call fee, parts, labor, and applicable tax.
In our customers’ words
Rated 4.8 stars on Google.
“Cannot say enough about Jon and American Appliance. He quickly diagnosed our washing machine issue, explained the repair, and had us back up and running.
“No BS—just good old-fashioned experience and knowledge. Prompt, knowledgeable and reasonably priced.
“First-rate, old-school service. It is difficult to find this combination of integrity and professionalism.
Before you book.
What homeowners most often ask before scheduling service.
01Are you the same company I have used in the past?+
Perhaps we are. American Appliance Service is a second-generation New Jersey small business that has remained family-owned and operated since 1972.
02Is there a higher fee for Saturday service calls?+
No. We charge the same service-call fee for weekday and Saturday appointments.
03Do you provide service in my town?+
We serve listed towns in Middlesex, Union, Morris, Somerset, and parts of Essex County, New Jersey.
04Can you repair a new appliance under manufacturer warranty?+
No. We do not provide manufacturer warranty service. Contact the manufacturer or retailer.
05Do you service appliances covered by a home-warranty company?+
We do not work directly for home-warranty insurance companies. You may hire us independently and seek reimbursement from your program.
06Do you offer a free or waived service-call fee?+
No. The $120 service-call fee covers the initial visit and diagnosis. Approved repairs include that fee plus parts, labor, and applicable tax.
07Is American Appliance Service a franchise?+
No. American Appliance Service is an independently owned New Jersey small business.