Magic Chef Appliance Repair in West Sacramento
In-home repair for Magic Chef appliances in West Sacramento and nearby communities. An independent repair company.
Magic Chef: a stove maker first
Magic Chef grew out of American Stove Company and adopted the Magic Chef name in 1929, according to Wikipedia. Gas ranges made it famous. Maytag bought the company in 1986, and after Whirlpool acquired Maytag the brand was spun out. Today it is sold as a separate business, with a lineup that is mostly compact: 24-inch ranges, small refrigerators, countertop microwaves and portable washers and dryers. We offer magic chef appliance repair in West Sacramento and Sacramento for an $80 service call.
Is repair worth it?
For small, low-cost units the answer depends on the part. A range or a built-in washer is usually worth a look. A countertop microwave often is not, and microwave high-voltage parts are for technicians only, because the capacitor can hold a charge after unplugging. We say so plainly when we have seen the appliance.
Common Magic Chef appliance repair problems
Compact refrigerator
A mini fridge that runs constantly and is only slightly cool may have dirty coils, a bad door seal, or a thermostat fault. A fridge that hums and clicks without cooling may have a sealed-system or start-part problem, and sealed-system work is for technicians.
Gas or electric range
- Gas burner ticks but does not light: clean the burner ports and let the cap dry.
- Oven does not heat: breaker, then element or igniter.
- Gas smell: stop, leave, call the gas utility.
Portable or compact washer and dryer
Fill and drain hoses are where most trouble starts. A compact dryer that does not heat needs its vent and thermal fuse checked; never bypass the fuse.
Where to find the label
Look on the back or side of small units, behind the oven door frame on ranges, or inside the door of a laundry unit. Send us a photo of whatever you find.
Visits
Our technician comes to your home in a marked vehicle, in uniform, with common parts, and quotes the repair after the service call. See range and stove repair, microwave repair and refrigerator repair, or book online.
Unplug before checking anything. Magic Chef appliance repair is often a quick job on a simple design.
What to tell us up front
Magic Chef appliance repair is easiest to plan when you tell us the type: range, mini fridge, microwave or compact laundry. Mention the size and whether it is gas or electric. For magic chef appliance repair on a small unit, we will be direct about whether repair or replacement makes more sense once the technician has looked. The $80 service call covers the visit and the technician’s look at the unit.
We are an independent repair company, not affiliated with or authorized by Magic Chef; brand names are used only to say which appliances we repair.
Official product information: en.wikipedia.org.
Looking for magic chef appliance repair you can book online? Pick a day and time or call (916) 800-2578.
Magic Chef questions
Do you repair Magic Chef microwaves?+
We do, though countertop models sometimes cost more to repair than to replace. We will say so after looking.
Is Magic Chef still related to Maytag?+
It was part of Maytag from 1986, per Wikipedia, and was later spun out. It is now a separate business.
Do you repair gas ranges?+
Yes, within our safety rules: no gas-line or valve DIY, and if you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility.
