Appliance Repair by Brand
Notes on the brands found in most Brandon homes, where to find the model number, and when the manufacturer should be your first call.Last updated November 12, 2026 · Written for Brandon, FL households
Tell the repair company your appliance's brand and model number when you call, so they can confirm they work on it and bring the right parts. If it's still under the manufacturer's warranty, contact the manufacturer first. After the warranty, independent technicians repair most major brands.
Brands you'll find in Brandon homes
These are the brands you'll find in most Brandon kitchens and laundry rooms. Independent repair companies differ in which brands they service, so always tell them the brand and model when you call.
Whirlpool
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers and ranges. Whirlpool also owns Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana, so many parts are shared across those brands.
GE Appliances
Refrigerators, ranges, wall ovens, dishwashers and laundry, including the Profile and Café lines. GE stove and oven repairs are among the most searched.
Samsung
French-door and side-by-side refrigerators with ice makers in the door, front-load washers and electric and gas ranges. Ice maker and door dispenser problems are common calls.
LG
Refrigerators with linear compressors, front-load washers and dryers, and ranges. Error codes on the display point to the problem area.
Frigidaire
Refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers and laundry, often found in builder-grade kitchens. Electrolux makes Frigidaire.
Maytag
Top-load and front-load washers, dryers and dishwashers, built by Whirlpool.
KitchenAid
Dishwashers, built-in refrigerators, wall ovens and ranges, also built by Whirlpool.
Bosch
Dishwashers especially, plus ranges and refrigerators. Bosch dishwashers have a filter that needs regular cleaning.
Kenmore
Sold through Sears for decades and built by several other manufacturers. The model number tells a technician who made it.
Find your model and serial number
- Refrigerators: inside the fresh-food section on a side wall, or on the ceiling of the box.
- Washers: inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back.
- Dryers: inside the door frame or on the back.
- Dishwashers: on the edge of the door or the side of the tub.
- Ranges: behind the storage drawer, on the oven frame or under the cooktop.
Manufacturer warranty first
If the appliance is still under the manufacturer's warranty, contact the manufacturer first. They use their own authorized service network. Independent companies can repair most brands once the warranty is over. See who to call for appliance repair.
Brandon Appliance Repair is not affiliated with, authorized by or endorsed by any of these manufacturers. Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to describe products.
Common questions
Can any technician repair any brand?
Many independent technicians work on all the major brands, but some specialize. High-end built-in brands may need a specialist. Ask when you call.
Does using an independent repair company void my warranty?
During the manufacturer's warranty period, repairs usually need to go through the manufacturer's authorized service. Check your warranty terms.
Where do I find the age of my appliance?
The serial number usually encodes the manufacture date. The manufacturer can decode it for you.
Related help
Still not working?
If the checks above didn't fix it, an independent technician who covers Brandon can diagnose it.