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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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marqarb
8/8/2023
This clown show has been working on my Samsung washer since May, it is now August and my washer is not working. they have no clue what is wrong with it, they keep ordering parts hoping to fine the right one. 4 No show/ no contact. Two times because , they did not have a two person crew scheduled to do a two person job. I have enough parts to build an entire machine, yet they can not get it to work. I had to take 7 days of vacation (because we work) and be at home from 8 am to 5pm , just to not see the clown mobile pull up. I am forced to use them , with my extended warranty; this will be the last extended warranty that we purchase. I WOULD NOT PAY TO USE THIS COMPANY.


dhl5751
8/3/2023
No phone contact. Do not show up for long scheduled appointments, confirmation of parts leads to computer that hangs up. Worst company I ever dealt with


josephbehringer
8/2/2023
Terrible! Gave me a window between 8-5, took the day off of work and it’s 5:43 no call no show. I could have replaced my appliance for the money I spent on the warranty and the lost day pay.


Keith S
7/19/2023
Horrible service. I have been waiting for over 6 weeks to get a GE refrigerator repaired. Two technicians have looked at it and made a guess as to what's wrong but have not done any diagnostics to validate their guess. The third technician was a no show with no phone call to let me know he wasn't coming. I just received an email that I had been rescheduled for 8 days later. It is impossible to get through to a human on their support line. After the technician arrives that isn't qualified to work on R600A refrigerant they set up another date for a technician to arrive who ghosted me and didn't show. Rinse.........repeat. I've called Frigidaire 6 times and get the same song and dance.... Read More


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HP
7/13/2023
Horrible service. I have been waiting for over 6 weeks to get a GE refrigerator repaired. Two technicians have looked at it and made a guess as to what's wrong but have not done any diagnostics to validate their guess. The third technician was a no show with no phone call to let me know he wasn't coming. I just received an email that I had been rescheduled for 8 days later. It is impossible to get through to a human on their support line.


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Hayley
7/10/2023
BBB accredited but cant find the company on the BBB website to file a complaint. Unable to get into contact with the service provider and it is a fully automated service with no human. They showed up WEEKS late to an appointment unannounced at 7:45 am. Horrible service.


valerie2225
6/15/2023
Filed claim a month ago had to wait on parts, now scheduled appointment was no call & no show. Can not get through auto customer service & only auto response web contact via email.


donnarose60
6/9/2023
I believe A&E is a fraudulent company and has no connection to "Sears" whatsoever. That's a marketing scheme. They work for warranty companies and misdiagnose and make up reasons for failure so that claims are not covered. There is no published phone number or address. It is not ever possible to call anyone and reach a person. They are a scam, they work for scam warranty companies, the technicians are incompetent and are paid to lie and they do. STAY AWAY FROM THEM.


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GWEN J
6/8/2023
4 APPOINTMENTS ERE MADE NO ONE HAS SHOWN UP LAST APPOINTMENT ON 6 7 2023 THE TECH CLAIMED HE MADE THE REAIR BUT HE NEVER SHOWED UP


neil
6/5/2023
They give a time frame between the hours of 8-5 and show up at 4:46. No phone updates whatso ever. Once they figure out its all covered and nothing billable you are last on the list. Definitely will not renew with these people. So far, I have missed two entire days of work waiting on them to repair my refrigerator. Let's see if they actually fix the issue today.



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