Reliable Appliance Repair Across Scarborough
Scarborough stretches from the shores of Lake Ontario at the Bluffs up through suburban subdivisions and into the Finch Avenue corridor. It is one of the most culturally diverse districts in North America and home to over 630,000 residents living in everything from waterfront bungalows along Kingston Road to sprawling post-war split-levels in Woburn and high-rise apartment clusters around Scarborough Town Centre. Fixlify Appliance Services provides fast, dependable repair for every appliance type across every Scarborough neighbourhood.
The Agincourt area, bounded by Steeles to the north and Sheppard to the south, is one of our busiest service zones. This densely populated community features a concentration of 1970s-era detached homes where original Kenmore and GE appliances are still in active use. We frequently replace aging compressor start relays, worn dryer drum rollers, and cracked washing machine tub bearings in these homes. Agincourt also has a growing number of secondary suites in basements, each requiring their own compact washer-dryer unit and often a small dishwasher — all of which we service.
Malvern, in Scarborough's northeast corner, is one of the largest planned communities in Toronto. The housing stock here consists primarily of townhouses and semi-detached homes built through the 1980s and 1990s, many of which still have their original builder-grade Frigidaire or Whirlpool appliances. Common failures we address in Malvern include washing machine lid switch assemblies, refrigerator defrost timer malfunctions, and electric dryer heating elements that have burned through after decades of use. Our technicians carry these parts on every truck because Malvern calls are consistent week after week.
Along the waterfront, Guildwood and Scarborough Village present a different landscape. These are established residential areas with larger lots and homes dating to the 1950s. Kitchens here tend to be larger and feature full-size side-by-side refrigerators, standalone ranges, and built-in dishwashers. The proximity to Lake Ontario means higher humidity levels indoors, which accelerates rust on appliance interiors and corrosion on electrical contacts. We see more door seal replacements and control board failures in these lakefront homes than in drier inland areas.
The Kennedy and Lawrence corridor is Scarborough's emerging condo district. New mid-rise buildings here use compact European-style appliances from Bosch and Blomberg that require specialized knowledge. Our technicians are trained on these brands and carry the right adaptor tools and slim-profile parts. Further north along McCowan Road, the Rouge community borders the Rouge National Urban Park and features newer detached homes where Samsung and LG appliances dominate — our most frequently stocked brands.
Why Scarborough Residents Choose Fixlify
- Local dispatch from Scarborough — technicians are positioned in the area for faster response
- Parts for all eras — from 1970s Kenmore to 2024 Samsung, we stock what Scarborough homes need
- High-rise and townhouse expertise — experienced with compact units and shared laundry systems
- Upfront pricing — no surprises, quote approved before work begins
- 90-day warranty on all parts and labour
Typical Appliance Repair Costs in Scarborough
| Appliance | Common Issue | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Not cooling / defrost failure | $150 – $400 |
| Washer | Not spinning / lid switch | $120 – $320 |
| Dryer | Not heating / element burnout | $100 – $280 |
| Dishwasher | Not draining / pump failure | $120 – $350 |
| Oven / Stove | Igniter / element failure | $100 – $300 |