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A&E Factory Service Appliance Repair Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)
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A&E Factory Service is a national appliance repair company based in Illinois. Servicing residential and commercial customers, its team of trained technicians and vehicle fleet provides maintenance for all major appliance brands. A&E Factory Service is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating.

How is A&E Factory Service rated?

Breakdown

4.0/5
Appliance Repair Services
0.0/5
Customer Service
4.0/5
Additional Services
0.0/5
Warranty
0.0/5
Location and Reach

Overall Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)

Founded in 1926, A&E Factory Service provides appliance repair solutions for residential and commercial customers nationwide. Users can schedule servicing through the company’s barebones website or by calling their customer service line. For a $99 consultation fee, a specialized technician visits the property to assess the equipment and provide a repair solution and estimate. As a subsidiary of the Whirlpool Corporation, A&E works with all major appliance brands and most household devices.

A&E Factory Service Appliance Repair Services

Appliance Repair Services - 4 / 5

A&E Factory Service provides appliance repair programs for residential and commercial customers throughout the U.S. It services all the major brands and most types of household appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, ranges, ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers. Through the company’s website, users can book repair appointments, check status updates, and establish payments. A $99 diagnostic fee is applied for the initial technician's visit. During this time, they will provide a repair estimate. If the customer proceeds with the repair, the fee will be added to the total cost. If the service is declined, the $99 will still be charged. The website does not state if irreparable equipment is replaced or hauled off.

Appliances Included

Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Dishwasher
Stove
Range
Oven
HVAC
Freezer
Water Heater
Furnace
Microwave
Appliance Replacement if Unable to Repair
No
Repair Appliance Not Bought in Store
Yes
Technician Call Out-Fee
$99.00

A&E Factory Service Additional Services

Additional Services - 4 / 5

In addition to the common household appliances mentioned above, A&E Factory Service handles other types of equipment, such as window air conditioners, garbage disposals, wine coolers, and trash compactors. Furthermore, the company provides repair service solutions for organizations and corporations. These include on-site or carry-in capabilities, as well as product refurbishing and calibrations.
Home Improvement
Heating and Cooling

A&E Factory Service Customer Service and Reputation

Customer Service/Reputation - 4 / 5

Although A&E Factory Service has an A+ rating from the BBB, negative online reviews are not hard to come by (as is often the case for any service provider). Most complaints stem from communication problems, particularly regarding missed service appointments and a frustrating rescheduling process. Nonetheless, the company has a customer service line available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST and an online form to rate the service experience.
Year Founded
1926
BBB Rating
A+
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
1
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
41
Date Collected
2018-07-20
Customer Service Hours
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST
Contact Method
Phone
Schedule Appointments Online
Yes
Protection Plan/Warranty
No

Company Profile

Full Name
A&E Factory Service Appliance Repair
Company Website
Headquarters
5500 Trillium Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60179

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293 Customer Comments & Reviews

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lesley.m.christopher
5/21/2021
If I could give negative stars I would. GE contacted them to repair my washing machine that was under warranty. It worked perfectly fine during cycle, but at other random times it would attempt to pump water out of the machine (phantom cycling) The first tech determined this was what was going on and ordered the part. 4/28 they sent another tech out, he installed the new part, but did not check it. Now the washer is no longer working, It will add water but not spin or remove water. It also shows incorrect times for the cycles like 2 minutes for the "Normal wash" I call them back the same day. They tell me that they cannot send someone out again until 5/14. This is over 2 weeks from when... Read More


Matt W
5/11/2021
Great! in a Small Town in Oregon Curry County. A&E Tech Came on time was very nice. Diagnosed the issue and got us the parts we needed. My Advantuim 240 Volt Oven is Good As new!. Thank you . Anyone in Brookings , Gold Beach Oregon that is unsure.. A&E as a Tech named James that is Great!. Give them a Shot.


latango.carter
5/3/2021
This company is trash, unprofessional, their veracity is non existence, and they avoid their customer's calls! I have paid for parts and other fees; and parts have been sitting in my house for days now! The technician assured me that he would be out the next day because he overnighted the correct part, well how about I have not received the new part that was supposed to replace the wrong part that was ordered! How about their automatic system states that I have an appointment today and they will text the information to me, but haven't and that I don't believe they will come to complete the job today either? Why because I have not received a new part that was supposedly order nor have I... Read More


Rosalie B
4/30/2021
Your representatives hang up on customers if you ask for a supervisor. Your representatives LIE to the customer. Took 82 minutes to get a supervisor on the line. Then told oh we don’t service your area... wth! Told hire a local and money comes out of your pocket! Brand NEW appliance! Would not recommend them to ANYONE. They suck!


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Louise B
4/28/2021
We have an LG Fridge that has quit cooling on April 24th, so this is starting day six, finally got through LG service to be scheduled with A&E but their first service is May 19th, this is ridiculous to call service and we are 75 and 82 years of age and trying to live out of a RV fridge located in a vehicle in our driveway. The fridge by the way was purchased in late summer of 2016 with a ten year compressor warranty. Lot's of Luck on that one. Terrible service by LG and A&E. Don't go with either


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Margaret G
4/21/2021
04/21/2021 My machine flood my kitchen and living room on February 15. Their days of service in the Long Island area does not include a Friday or Saturday. I had to change my patients appointments to accommodate their schedule. They were due to arrive April 22nd. Well on April 21st the contacted me to say they do not have an available technician and they have to change my appointment which now means I again I have to change my patients schedules again to accommodate them. I don't see how anyone can find this acceptable. At this point they don't even deserve one star.


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Wayne T
4/13/2021
This repair service is a total rip off. DO NOT CALL THIS OUTFIT. I called Sears Service repair for help with a Kenmore refrigerator leaking water dispenser. Repairman came on time and diagnosed the problem as a valve in the dispenser. DUH! Said it was a going to cost $105 for the new valve which would have to be ordered and then $500 for the labor plus tax for both labor and part. He told me it would take an hour of labor to install. I told him that was unreasonable and refused the repair. I was then on the hook for the $99 plus tax diagnostic fee. Tried to pay with cash--NO ; then I offered to write a check --NO; then he told me only credit cards were accepted and not AMEX.... Read More


Pamela H
4/13/2021
We purchased a plan to cover our new Frigidaire refrigerator from Lowe's. After 7 months it quit working. We called for service and it was going to take 2 weeks for someone to come out to diagnose the problem. We called Lowe's to ask for a loaner and they brought one out in a few days. The first appointment went well - diagnosed the problem - ordered the parts - said they would be delivered to us - they were - made the follow up appointment for 3 weeks later. Called to make sure the appointment was still on - it was. No contact by the repairman at all so I knew someone was coming. Called numerous times during the day - was told yes they were coming we had an appointment. Finally after 5 pm... Read More


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Hong W
4/6/2021
A&E is so bad to give even a 1 star. Their technician came for my refrigerator and found the compressor is broken and under LG manufactory warranty. They charged $305 for this finding and asked me to contact LG. I called LG and was told the technician should call LG to get the parts for the compressor. After that the technician never showed up again. I called A&E many times. They seems either totally lost about the service request, or they promise something but never happened. Instead of repairing my refrigerator, every tome they try to market and sale siding to me. Now after 2 weeks I have to find another service provider. Avoid A&E!


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Patty D
4/2/2021
Do not use them. They are a scam company. There calls to contact them go to Mexico and the Philipines. They cannot help you. Our repair person lied to Home Depot after coming to our house 7 times for the same repair. Home Depot paid A and E alot of money for 7 visits and denied our claim for a damaged refrigerator



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