Quick facts
- 50 appliance error codes, checked against manufacturer pages
- Disposal rules for 9 California cities from official city pages, checked October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026
- Official city disposal fees, one source per row: fee table
- Renters: who fixes a broken appliance under California law
- Fridge pickup: Los Angeles (LASAN curbside customers) and Recology San Francisco collect at no extra charge; San Diego Miramar charges $25 per fridge; landlords must supply a working fridge and stove on leases from Jan 1, 2026.
- Repair cost: call for a quote
- Partner shops coming soon: no shop is listed yet
- Run by Local Help Stations: call (385) 236-4141 or Text us (not a repair shop)
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California repair shops
Partner shops coming soon. No California repair shop is listed on this site yet. Shops will only be shown as partners after they agree in writing. Until then, ask any shop you call whether it works on your appliance and brand, and check reviews from more than one source.
FAQ
Does California Appliance Help repair appliances?
No. It is an information site run by Local Help Stations. It does not send technicians and does not take repair requests.
Are there partner shops in California?
Not yet. Partner shops are coming soon. A shop is only shown as a partner after it agrees in writing, and no shop pays to be listed.
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