This was by far one of the worst experiences I've ever had with a service company. I always give credit where it's due and write plenty of positive reviews, but this company earned the opposite. I requested a closer ETA so I could be available for the appointment. Instead, there was no courtesy call or text to say they were on their way. They showed up unannounced, blew up my phone, and repeatedly rang my doorbell while I was on a work call. By the time I responded and let them know I was on my way, they told me they had already left. When I tried to calmly discuss the situation, they took it as "arguing" and responded in an extremely condescending and combative tone, even making a veiled threat about my choice of words. They then claimed they would be charging me a "no-show" fee, despite failing to provide the basic courtesy of letting me know they were arriving. I have worked with many companies in this field and have never encountered such unprofessionalism, rudeness, and lack of respect for a customer's time. I would never recommend this company to anyone. There are far better businesses out there that value their clients, communicate clearly, and conduct themselves with professionalism. read more

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I want to preface this review with the following: First, there are decent people at this company. The receptionist, Emily, and the service tech, Omar, are very nice and I want to believe that they care. Secondly, I want to preface this saying that this was all for service that was under warranty, so I won't be able to review their pricing, since the cost to me was nothing but my time. I initially had an issue where my Speed Queen washing machine would not power on. I did all easy checks (breaker, plug, etc) and decided to call Speed Queen since the machine was still under warranty. They assigned me to Kemper Appliance. They initially came out quite quickly and diagnosed the issue as the control board. They ordered that part, which I am aware is a specialty part requiring a week to arrive. So, the part arrived the following Monday and their tech replaced it quickly in about 15 minutes. The tech left and we proceeded to do laundry the next day (Tuesday). At this point, we immediately noticed that when filling, the machine would make a loud screeching sound and stop mid-cycle, leaving clothes with soap on them and the machine reporting a fill error. I called on Wednesday morning and expressed my concerns that had the tech merely run a cycle, he would have heard the valves immediately and spoke to the owner, who said I would receive a call back to schedule. No call came. I called back on Friday to inquire and they told me that I was on schedule for Monday, even though I was not given this time. Incidentally the time was fine with me. I expressed my frustration to Emily, who was very understanding, and she said she would reach out to the owner, Soumya, who would reach back out to me. In my business, when we mess up a customer's order, they get put to the top of the pile and other customers have to wait. It's uncomfortable to explain to our customers, but it's the price we pay when we make a mistake. In this case, the tech did not test the machine beyond powering it on. The owner disputes this, but I was there for the duration of the service call, and a cycle is longer than the service call duration, so it is impossible that it was tested. Soumya never calls me back and instead I get another call from Emily instructing me to email Soumya. I take the time to write an email to put my concerns into a format acceptable to her. Keep in mind, nothing is on Yelp at this point and I am hoping to get this resolved amicably. She responds to my email basically taking no responsibility and alleging a test was done and that new issues can arise. I understand new issues arise. I would have understood if they said they needed to get more parts after finding the next issue. The problem is that we had almost another week of delay because they did not test and were not willing to own up to their mistake and get me scheduled quickly. She even tells me I can contact Speed Queen to get another servicer, but obviously, since it is Friday, no one will come sooner than Monday anyway. So, the tech comes out on Monday and takes another look and decides to order a valve. This takes another week. Now, I would argue that this is a less-specialized part that should have been on-hand since they are an authorized servicer, but I will let that slide since they're a small company and at this point, what can you do? After the part arrives, they schedule me for the following Tuesday to replace the valve. All seems good. We do some more laundry and now, only hot water will dispense even if we run it on cold. I check our water pressures and water heater temperature before calling again on a Friday. I assume we have all of this past us when I call and ask if they will come again. Emily speaks with the owner and they say to her that they will call Speed Queen on Monday to get me another servicer. Bear in mind, Speed Queen is still open and I say to them that they should call today to get this resolved quickly. I think if Kemper had been more respectful of my time, the least they could do is call that day to get another servicer. But no, that's too much for them. So I say that I would appreciate they call today or else I would call Speed Queen and explain the service issues that I have had with them and that I would request an alternate servicer myself. Emily says she will talk to the owners. At this point, if the owners had just called me and apologized, this could have resolved everything. But they have so much ego that they can't bring themselves to speak to a customer. So, the receptionist calls me back and says that they will not call Speed Queen today or Monday and that I am free to leave whatever feedback I like. So, with their blessing, I present this review to you all. I gave this company many opportunities to the right thing. I understood new issues popped up. What I can't abide is them not respecting my time and not owning their mistakes. This review could have been avoided so easily. read more

I recently used Kemper to fix my dryer. Their scheduling process was pretty smooth. The communication of their arrival time they gave me a timed window and arrived during that window and procedure was good. Would definitely use them again, All the staff I spoke to was nice. Thank you Kemper. read more

First and foremost, the timeline stated in your reply is inaccurate. Ring camera footage and phone records clearly show your team arrived at my property at approximately 10:55 a.m. and left at 11:05 a.m. The last call attempt from your team was at 11:05, they left at 11:07. No one called at 10:55 as you claimed. The first call was at 11:01 & last at 11:05. I responded via text at 11:18 a.m., not "30 minutes later," and was on a work call at the time. I also requested in advance that you provide a closer timeframe than "between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m." and to call ahead before arrival, yet this was disregarded. Your choice to call me "entitled," make personal remarks, and speak in a condescending tone only reinforces my point about the lack of professionalism I experienced. My property management never made the statements you are attributing to them, in fact, they apologized to me for the way this situation was handled. I also have text messages showing per my initial review that it was your team who initiated threats and told me to "be careful" with my words, which is inappropriate and unprofessional. This experience is exactly why I would not recommend your company and why I stand by my review. Misrepresenting the facts to deflect responsibility is not how professional businesses should handle customer feedback. Additional Note: My property management did not express any of the statements you're attributing to them. Let's not misrepresent their words for the sake of protecting your business image. The situation should have been handled with professionalism from the start. While you did attempt to call them before I had a chance to fully explain the situation, they understood the lack of professionalism I experienced once I provided them with the complete and accurate details. read more

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I had Kemper come out to fix my dryer and they made the whole thing super easy. Scheduling was simple, they actually showed up when they said they would. The technician handled everything even with multiple parts issue which they ordered multiple times. Also I talked to soumya and she was really nice in expediting the parts ordered . I'd recommend and definately go back to them again. Thanks, Kemper. read more

Kemper was referred to me for my Speed Queen washer for warranty work. The first service company couldn't duplicate the problem and couldn't diagnose. Three days later when the problem came back and with referral I called Kemper. He diagnosed after checking it and listening to it try to pump water out as the water pump. Next day at 10am it was installed and we couldn't be happier. read more

Last week, I had some work performed by Kemper Appliance, in my house and I was so impressed right from the word go... Ms. Wendy scheduled my appointment offering me great customer service. She was very polite and asked me smart questions to understand the nature of the issue. Their technicians Omar and Miguel were extremely professional , courteous and PUNCTUAL ! They took care of the issue very quickly and also cleaned up in the area they had worked in. The quotation given by owner Soumya was very reasonable . She came across to me as a person with good business acumen and excellent communication skills. It's nice to know there is this company, that takes great pride in their work, at every level. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR TOP NOTCH SERVICE !! read more

I have been in the position at least five times where I needed Kemper Appliance's Expertise to repair one item or another. I've never been disappointed and I never felt like I got ripped off. read more

I contacted Kemper Appliance to help with a warranty repair on a Danby beverage refrigerator. It was a small job to simply replace a defective fan and Kemper was great to work with. From the initial call, in-person inspection and final replacement, the process was seamless. Everyone on the Kemper team was pleasant to work with and had great communication. If you have a warranty claim and the manufacturer is contracted with Kemper or you need a repair outside of a warranty, I would strongly recommend giving Kemper a call to see how they can help. read more

Our "Newer" washing machine went out and we called B&B appliance to check it out. It needed a new "Mother Board" for $600 plus labor. We hated this newer machine because it met all the guidelines from the Fed. Government. Couldn't adjust water level, couldn't adjust water temp, Cycles with double rinse were limited. And the damned lid locked making it almost impossible to conveniently add anything once the cycle was started. So I looked online and found Kemper Appliances on Enterprise in Escondido. I called and talked to Omar and told him I wanted an older (pre-2019) top of the line "used" Kenmore and he said they had one that had just come in. He quoted me $350 for the used machine with a 90 day warranty. I ran right over and met the other people in the shop and was impressed with their friendliness. The machine needed cleaning up... but had all the features we wanted. (None of the government mandated crap). They charge $150 for delivery and pick up and we signed up. Right on schedule Omar delivered the new machine and carefully removed our old one. The new one is fantastic. We have all of the old manual settings we missed and the machine is super quiet and does a great job. Recommend these people highly. Excellent service, fair pricing, and friendly. A super value in today's world read more

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Kemper Appliance provided excellent service! Miguel expertly fixed my new GE dishwasher, and the entire process was smooth and professional. The owner, Soumya, was also very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend them for any appliance repairs. read more

I am genuinely impressed with the level of service I received. The receptionist is lovely and helpful. They were able to get someone to my home that same day and within another 24 hours, my oven was completely fixed. The man who serviced my oven was knowledgeable, respectful and honest. I cannot recommend this company enough! read more

Kempler sent another service rep from a different company that charged $100 to tell me it would cost $1200 to change the heating element in my dryer. What a rip off! read more

I was completely impressed with Kemper Appliance!!! I called on 1/19/24 and they were able to schedule me immediately for Mon 1/22/24 at my home in Encinitas.... Omar, the tech, showed up within the promised time window of 10-12, was able to diagnose the problem and fix my front loader..I was so happy!! :)..he was professional, knowledgeable, and very personable...even dog friendly!! :) I would be happy to upload photos if your portal allowed.. I would recommend Kemper to anyone!! read more

I called Kemper and spoke with Bob about my washer which was displaying an error code. I thought the washer was 10 years old and he recommended we buy a new washer essentially turning away business. He then spent some time going over recommendations for washers that would meet my needs. He doesn't sell washers that I know of. He never offered to sell me one. I was very impressed by his integrity. It turned out the our washer is only 7 years old. I emailed him pictures of the serial number and receipt. He responded within an hour with an appointment within just a couple of days. They actually called to move up the appointment so they ended up coming in two days. Omar was at our house at the beginning of the time slot they gave us. He was able to fix the washer for $100 less than we were originally quoted. He was a delightful person cheerfully petting my overly friendly pups that wanted his attention. He was in and out in less than a half hour. I would highly recommend Kemper. It's so nice to have a reliable, responsive, integral repair company on your team. Thank you, Kemper! read more

Kemper Appliance is the best appliance repair service around! I needed to have my microwave replaced and they had a 24 hour turnaround time. One of the owners, Miguel, came out and had the whole thing done in twenty minutes, despite the fact that he had to walk a long way from the parking lot through my complex carrying a full size appliance. He cleaned up after himself, was very professional, and did I mention fast? Also he called in advance because he could come earlier than the scheduled window, which worked out perfectly for me. A++ business, highly recommend!! read more

***PROFESSIONAL, HONEST AND KNOWLEDGEABLE! Thomas was amazing! We were EXTREMELY happy that he was able to fix our 14 year old oven. Trust me, Kemper will be our first choice when unfortunately an appliance breaks...and we all know they will at some point. Don't hesitate to call them!*** Thank you Thomas! read more

First I LOVE supporting small businesses and this one is definately worth supporting and going back to. With everyone these days trying to make a buck off of you without caring, Bob and his group are the opposite. Super recommendations, super pricing - expect to save at least 20% or more off whatever the "deal" is at "you name it" box store. Also they sell refurbished which they ALSO guarantee. We got a GREAT deal on a NEW washer and NEW stove - we paid for both including all for what I thought the stove would cost. And delivery people smart and super nice. A HUGE thank you!!! read more

Well we finally came to the realization that who cares if your washer looks fantastic, but sucks at what it does. We had a samsung front loader that started to have a couple issues so I walked into Kemper and said if you were going to buy something for your own house what would you buy? Without hesitation he told me a "speed queen!" I answered with "what the heck is a speed queen?" He then explained that most of what I saw in commercial laundry rooms were speed Queens. He then proceeded to let me ask several techs in the back the same question. Everyone of them said speed queen. The only negatives they mentioned would be that we would see them less and moving then sucks because they are USA made and all metal. So even though I knew I could get more miles out of the washer (not afraid to fix it myself) I decided why spend another day on you tube and 2+ hrs waiting for a cycle to be done? Long story now medium length... I decided to buy them on the spot when I saw that they were significantly cheaper than top of the line mainstream brands. They look like the ones mom used to use back in the 80's with a fresh coat of paint and a digital interface, but my wife said I don't care what they look like as long as they do a better job at the laundry. So 1800 bucks for the set and with a Craigslist deal on the old ones I'm well under 1500. If these things last half the time they are rated for (25yrs) it's a no brainer. Wife did 4 loads the first night in the time it took to do one in the other machine. Really appreciate the staff over at Kemper who could have sold me something fancy for more money upfront and in service calls, but put me in the machine they know from experience is the least likely to give me problems. I got a guy in the appliance business now! I'm not going anywhere else! Bought at 2pm and delivered the next morning, leveled and ready to go. These guys are serious about over delivering! read more

Kemper Appliance - I know it might look like we are stepping back in time, but the pictures are labelled correctly and I'm pumped about it! - Appliances & Repair Near Me - Escondido, California

Everyone I dealt with was kind, informative and professional. My issue was resolved with their help.

Would give them negative stars!! Most incompetent and dishonorable appliance repair store I have ever dealt with or heard of. Bob the owner uses a so called Senior Technician called Thomas who was unable to figure out how to fix a burner. We were without cook-top for several weeks and were told how many hours had been spent and parts replaced... it was returned in a worse condition with another burner not working normally. We called in another repair service and the young technician diagnosed problem in 3 minutes and came back with replacement and fixed it in 5 minutes. Not rocket science...just knowing what you are doing. Kemper appliance doesn't have a clue!! read more

UPDATE: After writing this review I received a phone call from Kemper and I was sent the previously agreed upon compensation for the hassle of our oven. I sincerely appreciate the follow up and customer service, but I still feel the original story has merit. The company seems like it cares more because they're smaller and not a big corporation. I added one star for the follow-up. read more

The new owners are so sweet and the gentleman that came out was extremely helpful and really taught me how to prevent the problems with my samsung refrigerator from happening again. He also fixed my stove top burner. He was extremely courteous and really new what he was doing. Now I have ice again and my stove top is real LIT ahahaha! (young ppl joke) Service fee was reasonable. Thanks for helping me out. read more

Bought a used gas dryer and used refrigerator from Mario for a good deal. Would recommend this place if your on a budget but need reliable appliances with a warranty. read more

Horrible customer service. Guy came out and put a a door pin on my dryer. Told me he reason I had no power was because of the door! Tried to get help again to no avail. Go somewhere else. read more

Had a technician out today for my dryer that wouldn't turn on. He was here for 15 minutes and he fixed it! Great prompt service. Will definitely use them and recommend them to anyone in need of appliance repair ! read more

Bob and his team were fantastic. We just moved into a new house and needed a dryer ASAP as our old one was needing to be replaced. I called at 8:00 am and had the new washer installed by 9:30 am. They even came back out to replace the gas valve from the house as it had a small leak. Something they were not responsible to fix but did anyway and for free. Anyone looking for an appliance should do themselves a favor give these guys a call. read more

Had a problem with the dryer we have through Kemper appliance and not even 24 hours later the owner Bob personally calls and is having a technician comeout to fix issue. Thank you for the quick response and resolving this issue. read more

The owner, Bobby answered my text over the weekend and took care of scheduling my service personally. On Monday, Bobby showed up with another service tech and within an hour had my refrigerator running as good as new for a very reasonable service fee. Polite, courteous, efficient, knowledgeable and professional, that's Kemper. Will use them in the future and recommend them anytime. read more

Bob responded to my inquiry on a Sunday and took the time to walk me through the issue with my washer. Upon diagnosis, it turned out my 15-month old LG washer has a design flaw that caused the pulsator plate to come off by itself. Given that it would take some time to get LG's warranty to cover the repair, Bob offered to order me the parts while I waited to hear from LG. The parts arrived after 3 days. Bob sent a nice gentleman to repair my washer and didn't ask for an upfront payment. A week later LG finally approved my warranty request and honored the payment. I would like to thank Bob and his team for their professionalism, punctuality, and outstanding customer service, and I would highly recommend Kemper for anyone's appliance repair needs. read more

This company and the owner Bob I HIGHLY recommend. We bought a Jenn-Air refrigerator 10 years ago for 5,000. And 3 years ago it blew a circuit and quit working. Jenn-air sent someone out and would fix it for 2,500. However tbe repairman had no clue how to fix it. So we were without our main fridge for 3 years. Last month we found Bob of Kemper Appliance, he worked and did alot of research to try and figure whats wrong and in one afternoon i have my fridge back. The repairman was kind,efficient and stuck with it until he got everything working. The only appliance company I would use. Thank you Bob read more

Today, I visited Kemper appliance again. I had a good experience my first time in and the dryer I purchased lasted 3 years!!! I bought it from them used and for an awesome price. Anyhow, it was time for another. They hooked me up with another for a great price. Bob was a big help and knows his stuff. On top of that the guys in the back were above and beyond helpful. They changed out my cord and did it with a smile. I like when places treat me right and keep you feeling important. Very rare. Keep up the great work work Kemper appliance crew! read more

The new owners (Bobby and Veronica) of this appliance store are wonderful people. They went above and beyond to gain our business and trust. My wife and I purchased a dryer from Kemper appliance a year ago from the previous owners. Even though the warranty had expired, to my delight Bobby and Veronica worked with us and upgraded our dryer simply for the difference in price. Why is that so cool you might ask? They were not obligated in anyway to do so, nor would I have expected them too, either. To our surprise Bobby said pick out whatever dryer you want and we will exchange it. Of course my wife pick one that was an up grade. No hassle, no haggle. They were very friendly and extremely courteous. They have my business now as well as for future projects. Put simply, if you want a quality appliance at a reasonable price from people willing to go the extra mile for you, then visit Bobby and Veronica at Kemper Appliance. read more

Terrible customer service. In my opinion, coming from a background with years of customer service, when a customer comes in an hour before your website says you close, the 'Open' sign is still on, and the door is unlocked, it should be your duty to help that customer instead of saying you have somewhere to be and to hurry up if they want something. Definitely not the way to gain clientele. read more

Bob and his team are great! I run the office at a local property management company and we use Kemper appliance for all our appliance repairs! We also refer them to tenants and owners who are looking to purchase low cost used appliances. They are professional, polite, and quick with responses and estimates! They go out of their way to make customers feel comfortable and you can't beat the good prices!! I would definitely recommend Kemper, there hasn't been an issue they couldn't resolve!! read more

Kemper Appliance is an authorized LG service provider. We had an ice maker issue and received great service from Bob and his team. Bob is very communicative via phones and email and very easy to work with. He tried to accommodate my schedule as much as possible. I was very please with the service provided fixing our fridge and would recommend Kemper Appliance for your repairs. read more

Who would think you could give appliance repair 5 stars? Totally warranted. From first communication through repair, everything was fast, clear, upfront and no surprises. Diagnostic done in 2 days and repairs in less than a week (with parts to be ordered and a weekend intervening). Although out of warranty on our very young LG washer, a pretty involved repair came in under estimate - I don't know how you can do any better than that (you can't). Bob & team is A1, go to, so don't hesitate. Plus, you can support a true local business and not a nameless, faceless "warranty repair" company that doesn't understand the phrase "customer service." What are you waiting for? read more

While Kemper never really did any work on me, I give them a 1 star based on the fact that they never replied to my calls. I called twice and spoke with a woman. I left a message for the tech since I was told that he was busy with a customer. I waited all day and in the afternoon called again and was told that he went home sick, but would be back the next day and give me a call. 3 days later, I'm waiting. At this point, I've moved on. I'm confused as to why the terrible customer service. I guess they have too much business but this is a good way to lose it. read more

We currently rent a stackable washer/dryer for our apartment located in Mira Mesa. Since day 1 we've always had exceptional experiences with Kemper. They are always quick to come and service our appliance if needed and they have the best rates for rentals in the area. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing an appliance. read more

Kemper Alliance (technician Jose) repaired my front door water and ice dispenser on my refrigerator after another appliance company gave up! As far as refrigerators go, I bought this Maytag model in 2007 for $2,500. Sure I want all the features to work, you sorta get used to nice filtered cold water and the handy ice feature! The first company came out (B & B) and said my problem was the front door control panel. Too bad, they checked with Maytag/Whirlpool and was told this part was not manufactured anymore. I went on the internet and found a company (PartSimple) that sells reconditioned parts. I bought a reconditioned front panel control board and tried to get B & B to install it. The original technician did not return my calls so I called Kemper to install my internet part. Jose came out and I told him the water/ice dispenser sometimes worked and he said it was probably the main control panel as it was an intermittent problem. Jose put in the internet front control panel and the water/ice dispenser did not work. I tracked down a new master control panel on the internet (Maytag did have the part but wanted $75.00) more. I bought the master control panel that goes into the back of the refrigerator ($285.) and Jose came back to put in the new panel. With fingers crossed I watched as he installed the panel, put in the code and plugged in the refrigerator. . . .Yippee!! My stainless steel baby is giving me filtered water and ice cubes on demand!! This was a good learning lesson, Whirlpool (company that bought out Maytag) is not making a lot of parts for the Maytag appliances. . . go online and buy a reconditioned part which is about half price. My refrigerator is working with a factory new main control panel (from Repair Clinic) and a reconditioned front door control panel. read more