Blog Page - Steve Slaton Appliance Repair

Fake Filters?

February 21, 2021 by Steve Slaton

I have see a lot of filter issues lately. Filters going bad after just a few weeks, filters not fitting, filters causing the filter housing to break and more. Almost all of these customers had bought their filters off of Amazon. Usually at a much better price than a local store. I examined a few of them that appeared to be OEM but found they were not. Then I came across this article. Apparently, there are tons of FAKES coming in from overseas.

If your filter is usually $50 and you see a link for 3 for $60 on Amazon, I can guarantee that they are NOT going to be original filters. I recomend getting the filters from a local store so you know they are actually the right ones and that they will actually filter your water and not damage your fridge.

https://www.fairwarning.org/2020/01/counterfeits-fake-water-filters-china-port/

Oven Temp Calibration

November 15, 2019 by Steve Slaton

oven calibration This time of year we get many calls to calibrate an ovens temperature. In most cases, this is something you can do yourself. We recommend using two of the small round oven thermometers https://amzn.to/33QPXTB. Most ovens have a calibration mode where you can adjust the temp up or down by as much as 35 degrees. Put the oven thermometers in the oven on the middle shelf and turn the oven on to a temp that you like to cook at, usually 350 to 400. Give the oven 30 minutes to an hour for the most accurate results. Check and see what the temps are on the oven thermometers. Hopefully they are the same… If the temp is off by 30 degrees or less, it can be calibrated. If its off more than that, you need service. Your user manual should have instructions on calibration. If you don’t have the user manual, most are available on line at the manufacturers website.

In shop Service

September 18, 2019 by Steve Slaton

We now have a shop. You can bring your appliance for in shop repair. If you can unload and load it, we can fix it at the shop and save you some money. Over the range microwaves can be kind of costly to repair in the house since they can be time consuming to drop down from the cabinet; however, if you take it down and bring it to us, we can save you some money on repairs. Any appliance we would normally work on in your home can be repaired in our shop. Shop rates are generally a little less than in home rates!

We are located at 27027 Westheimer Parkway Suite 2300, Katy 77494. Hope to see you soon!

Dryer Belt Replacment

March 6, 2019 by Cristian Rodriguez

Should I use Self Clean in my oven?

November 7, 2018 by Steve Slaton

We get lots of oven repair jobs around the holidays. We always ask what the customer was doing before the problem showed up. A large number of customers tell us they were running a self clean cycle and it stopped working.

Self cleaning ovens clean by getting extremely hot (up around 900 degrees) This heat doesn’t all stay in the oven. It escapes and does damage to the main control board and many times will blow a safety thermostat.

We never ever recommend running a self clean cycle, but if you feel you must, don’t do it right before you plan to cook.Also, never use oven cleaning products in your oven with the self cleaning cycle.

The best way to clean your oven is by hand. scrub it!

Some newer ovens have a low temp or a steam clean option. These are much better than the older super high temp cleaning cycle. So far these newer clean cycles do not seem to cause the problems that the other method does. Check your manual to see your options. Most will say “Steam clean” or “hi/Lo” if there is an option besides super high temps.

If you have an oven problem and need it repaired, please give us a call. We service ovens in Katy, Fulshear, and part of Richmond. We can usually ge to you the same or next day and get you fixed up very quickly. Don’t wait til the last minute if you have oven problems. We get very busy close to the Holidays.

Another cheap off-brand water filters problem

May 19, 2018 by Steve Slaton

Use only OEM parts when you replace the water filters on your fridge

I posted a while back about some of the problems that can happen with off-brand water filters in your fridge. Today a customer’s house was flooded. She had an off brand filter in her Samsung refrigerator and the filter literally exploded and water came out of the fridge and put water all over her house.

She was in the other room when it happened. It must have run for a bit because there was water everywhere!

Buy the right filter for your fridge!

water filters

Steve has been the most honest and affordable repair person we have encountered. In one instance over the phone he diagnosed a problem for me and led me to just bite the bullet and get something new instead of just milking me for a service trip. I have had him work on the fridge, sink, dishwasher and he diagnosed my washer as well. If you are looking for great service and an honest repair man....Steve should be your first and only call.

chris chavez

20:55 08 Jun 18

I called Steve about my refrigerator and he told me the technician would be at my home between 4-5. At 4:15 my door bell was ringing! The Technician, David was knowledgeable and fixed the problem in less than thirty minutes. The control board had to be replaced and he seemed to instantly know what the problem was! I will be recommending Steve to others that are having appliance issues, thanks for your service!!

Terry Austin

12:19 19 Jul 18

He was very helpful and a great guy. Repair was much less than what i had expected and a very reasonable. (Replaced a cook top valve)

Jayanth Srivatsa

15:44 27 Apr 18

Steve arrived at my home on time. He did a thorough assessment of why my dryer might not be heating. He identified the faulty heating element and had it replaced in under 15 minutes. The price was reasonable for parts and labor. And now I can get the laundry back on line for this family of five. Thank you!!!

Tracy Walton

17:17 09 Mar 18

Steve Slaton is an honest, experienced and trustworthy appliance repairman. This is very uncommon today. He returned my call within 30 minutes and attempted to talk me through a fix for my non-draining dishwasher. When I could not figure it out, Steve came to my home in Katy, TX within 30 minutes and found the debris that was blocking the drain pump and repaired it in about 20 minutes. His fee was outrageously low and was 4 times less than the Sears Home Services annual repair agreement that they tried to sell me. Call Steve Slaton to save time and money.

Kim Stewart

02:52 13 Dec 17

First experience was fantastic. Steve is so friendly and knowledgeable was able to quickly diagnose and repair this issue. The rates are very reasonable. If you need appliance repair I highly recommend Steve Slaton Appliance Repair.

Chad Wolfe

17:10 15 Aug 18

This guy is amazing, our LG refrigerator was giving us an error message and without asking for all the details and model number and not a single dime, he let me know how to take care of the problem and told me everything I needed to know and was so kind! If I need further help, I will be calling him and for any future problems.

Danielle Shrewsbury

16:41 28 Aug 18

Steve took my call after 5pm, his tech David out the next day to diagnose and fix the heater on our clothes dryer. Impressed by David, efficient young man, courteous , knows his trade. They use original OEM parts and had the part on the truck. Markup was fair . Labor pricing was fair to good . Only down side was parts and labor warranty only 90 days which I thought could be better . I'll use them again.

Eamonn ONeill

17:55 13 Sep 18

Steve is very knowledgeable and helpful. We had some water standing in our dishwasher (half an inch). Since it is 13 years old, Steve recommended getting it replaced instead of repaired...very upright as they do not install new ones. Also, he suggested checking the air gap - a quick two minute action. It was indeed blocked, and cleaning it up has our dishwasher going again. Thank you Steve!

Mohammed Rupawalla

13:43 09 Oct 18

Called Steve in the morning on 10/25/2018, he said his service tech Raul would be at our house between 1-2 in the afternoon to fix our microwave. Raul was here at 1:05, opened up the microwave and found that one of the three switch's was bad. Raul changed out all three switch's, because if one is bad, the other two are not far behind. Raul was very nice, neat and clean with his work. I get at least three bid's when getting anything replaced or repaired. Well, you know who won....Steve Slaton. He will be my first and only call from now on.

ronald kreitz

13:36 26 Oct 18

Best experience ever! I agree other customers reviews, he is such a straight person, do not waste your time and money!

Tina Cool

23:27 08 Nov 18

Steve repaired my Samsung dryer in the past, and was very reasonable and prompt. I called him on my washer, and after I took a look at it, Steve recommended to replace it, without ever having come out. He could have come and made a repair, only to have it fail again shortly. Steve is my go-to for any and all appliance repair!

Brandon Sparks

13:49 08 Jan 19

I have to admit that I was blown away by the speed, professionalism, price, everything. My entire concept of home repair services has been changed since using them. I highly recommend this company and their services.

Mike M

19:29 08 Jan 19

Steve, the owner answers his phone and returns calls promptly. David was the tech that came to our home. He fixed the issue with one freezer quickly. He made the suggestion of ordering a small part so that my husband could repair the other ice maker without extra costs. I had a follow up question and Steve promised to send a technician out or he would come if the part did not fix the problem. Super service. Reasonable price. Friendly. Give this company a try. They are a local business in Katy that you can trust.

Dori Rardin

17:16 10 Jan 19

Great guy. Great service. I called Steve’s office at 5:30 PM on a Thursday because the ice maker on my LG refrigerator/freezer had not worked for several days. He called me back 30 minutes later and set an appt. for 2:00 the next afternoon. Steve rang my doorbell at 2:10 PM Friday and was able to diagnose the problem within 20 minutes. No parts were needed. It was a simple fix. I was amazed. I was only charged his callout fee. This is a company you can trust for your appliance repair.

Guy Andrus

15:10 12 Jan 19

David was AWESOME! He was very polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. He was able to diagnose our issue, order parts, and repair both of our appliances within 2 days. Before leaving, he made sure that they were working and cleaned up after himself which was much appreciated. We highly recommend him and the team at Steve Slaton Appliance Repair.

Angele Seymour

18:33 08 Feb 19

This guy is so amazing. He came to our place to check what was wrong and give us a quote for which he wasn't going to charge and ended up repairing our dishwasher. He is very genuine and doesn't overcharge or try to rip you off. Very professional and clean. He gives you the true picture!

Tanu Talwar

21:54 17 Feb 19

l just used Steve Slaton Appliance Repair! Use him! I called him last night leaving a message telling him that my dryer wasn't working he called me back the very next morning, Saturday morning, to speak with me. He asked me a few questions over the phone and he knew exactly what was wrong and how to fix it. Even though he doesn't work past 1 on Saturday he squeezed me in. He came over fixed it at a good price and did an excellent job! I would recommend him to anybody at any time!

Aaron Estes

19:55 23 Feb 19

Called about our Samsung Frig having problems. They were able to come out the same day, had all the parts on the truck, did all the service bulletins and charged a fair price.... five stars....

Dan Rumley

13:18 07 Mar 19

Very fast, professional, and well priced!!! Great customer service and well prepared. Very rare today and a refreshing change!

Dr Feel Good

14:26 12 Mar 19

This person is honest and knows his work. I would give him 6 stars if I could. If I ever need any service work again, I will call Steve.

Andrew Arvanetakis

21:11 25 Apr 19

Steve was quick to respond to my call, on time, efficient, pleasant and on top of all that...went above and beyond the job we discussed. I'm more than impressed with his customer service and will certainly be using him again.

Leslie Love

00:39 30 Apr 19

Came out to my business to look at our dryer! Fast Service and the tech was very professional and honest. That is hard to find in this industry!! Would definitely use again and recommend to others!! Thank You

Angela Wynn

18:14 12 Jun 19

This is a company like no other. Honest - Reliable - and Trustworthy. Look no further, if you need appliance repair they are the ones to call. Becky, you are amazing, your kindness and honesty comes across through your words. Steve, thank you. God bless you for doing what you do.

unani leena

19:04 15 Aug 19

I felt that Raul was very professional and knowledgeable with the service of our refrigerator. Very pleased with my service!!!!

Gene Jones

20:08 21 Sep 19

Looking for the best appliance repair company in Fulshear? They are amazing. Honest, knowledgeable, personable, and affordable. In the last 30 days they've repaired our oven and refrigerator on two separate visits. Highly recommend them.

Jennifer Long

02:04 27 Oct 19

Great fast service and prices are reasonable.

Jason Mouton

17:56 01 Nov 19

4th or 5th time to use Steve for various repairs and there's a reason why we don't bother calling anyone else. Always gets to our need in a timely manner, great knowledge of how to actually fix something without just throwing parts at it and always reasonable on price. Stands out from the competition in so many ways. Thanks!

Anthony Abrameit

02:28 03 Dec 19

They came on New Year's day and had all parts in stock to fix my fridge on the first visit. Works great now. Saved us from buying a new one.

Bradley Marshall

00:48 05 Jan 20

Fast and honest service. Also very affordable. He explained in detail what went wrong and also showed me how to avoid it from happening again. Highly recommend his services!

Raul Camarena Aguilar

23:47 16 Jan 20

I called Steve to ask about repairing our 12 year old washing machine. After a brief conversation Steve suggested not wasting the money on repairs, and buying a replacement. No cost for the honest appraisal and advice! I will definitely keep his number handy for the future.

David Lambert

13:30 18 Feb 20

I can't say enough about this company. Outstanding customer service. They communicate problems, late parts. They're honest and give you options.

Ebie Gray

03:35 25 Feb 20

Steve was great. Worked quick and helped me with my dryer... Even though there ended up being nothing wrong with it. He's honest and too the point.

Chris Banker

20:05 15 Mar 20

Thoughtful quick,. No gimmicks , as everyknows who has met him , very knowledgeable and thurough in his work. Fairly priced and on time . Can't ask for more .

Gerald Parduhn

17:14 18 Mar 20

You will never find a more honest repair person than Steve. He will give you his honest opinion on to repair or if it is not worth repairing. He won't try to do a bunch of unneeded repairs either. I will always call Steve when needing an appliance repaired.

Karen Reed

01:32 04 Apr 20

I broke the hinge on my dishwasher trying to pull it out to replace the drain hose which was leaking. Called Steve Slaton Appliance repair on Thursday, they were able to come out the following Monday. Monday the employee spent about 15 minutes trying to fix the hinge, which couldn't be done. The part was ordered and on Wednesday came back and had it fixed, along with the hose that caused the problem, in about 30 minutes. The hinge was expensive, but the labor charge was fair. All in all, spent about 30% of what a new dishwasher would have cost. I'll be using them in the future if anything else in my house breaks.

Tony Neumann

21:02 01 Apr 20

Great experience. Everyone was proffessional and knowledgeable. The lady in the office explained the initial estimated cost and what to expect when technician arrives. David the technician immediately identified the problem, showed me the broken rollers, quickly repaired, and was very friendly. Thank you Slaton Appliance team for your help. I highly recommend their service.

13:38 20 May 20

Great service. Quick and well done. David did an outstanding job. Quickly repaired my dryer. Very happy customer.

Omar Kefi

16:01 02 Jun 20

I contacted them for a second opinion on an appliance repair. They responded quickly and provided a very honest response, even if it meant not getting any business out of it. I'll definitely keep them on my contact list.

Ana Martin

01:34 25 Jun 20

My dryer stopped working one day. I attempted to replace a circuit board part (relay part you can only get from China), but the dryer still did not work. Steve looked at and tested the board I attempted to repair and noticed that it wasn't receiving the full power. He replaced the board, but also noticed that the drum wasn't moving properly and replaced a bracket too. I was in the process of paying him and asked him about a small leak in the back line of my refrigerator. He said I had the right part, but it was faulty. He quickly replaced that as well and fixed the leak. I have already referred him to a friend of mine that doesn't live far from me. Steve Slaton is the real deal. I highly recommend him. Great value, service and professionalism.

Jeffrey Jackson

14:21 08 Jun 20

Very friendly service, professional, and very communicative. Also gave great advice on how to keep the issues they repaired from happening again. 5 out of 5 would use their service again if needed

Collin McKinney

20:36 15 Jun 20

You can always trust him! Been using him for years. He never tries to sell you his services he is always honest and upfront about what your issues are and what your best options are.

Nadia Simmons

00:39 03 Jul 20

In today's world, it is difficult to find people who are excellent at not only customer service but an expert at their trade. I truly appreciate Mr. Steve Slaton for his communication, professionalism and going above and beyond his typical services. I highly recommend this company and in particular, Steve Slaton.

Candy Smith

22:39 04 Jun 21

Our dishwasher's wash cycle didn't seem to be working. Cho K. from Steve Slaton made it to our scheduled appointment on time and was very kind and helpful. It turned out nothing needed replacing this time, but he got my dishwasher working and provided guidance that repairs might be coming due soon. We appreciated his candid answers to our questions to help with our upcoming repair/replace decision. In any case, we'll be reaching out to Steve Slaton again for any future appliance maintenance needs.

Jordan Raymond

16:01 15 Mar 21

I had an unexpected issue with my refrigerator that caused us panic. I called the first number I could find to get a repair person out to look at the refrigerator. The repairman from a different company gave me a number of issues and their corresponding remedies and their corresponding hefty price tag. I felt uneasy with the repair man’s list of problems and decided to call someone else for a second opinion. This is where Mr. Slaton came in and saved the day. Mr. Slaton arrived promptly during the promised window and he came in with such professionalism. The moment I met him I immediately knew I was in good hands with the right person for the job. Steve entered my house with appropriate PPE and got straight to business. He discovered that in fact my refrigerator was working just fine and did not need any of the unnecessary repairs that the first repairman suggested. He is honest, professional and an expert in his field. I highly recommend Steve to all others that need appliance repairs. We need more people like him in the repair industry.

Vessela Anguelova

23:56 06 Feb 21

We have used this company for several years. Our most recent experience was with our front loading washing machine. I called over the weekend and left a message. I was called back early monday with a date and time a Tech would come out. David came out and was kind, courteous, helpful and explained everything to my wife. He did not have the part needed, but was honest on the repair time (based on the availability of the part). He came back later that afternoon and repaired the washer, true to his word. Great Company!

James Hudson

16:57 03 Mar 21

Steve was on time, honest and very educational as I hovered over to see what he was doing to fix my fridge. He offered great pointers on other quick fix for potential problem areas and best of all he guarantees his work!

Anna Woollis

04:28 19 Jan 21

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Use only OEM parts when you replace the water filters on your fridge

We repair most major brand name appliances.