Appliance technicians in Nairobi
Fridges, washing machines, cookers, microwaves, water heaters and the appliance that just stopped.
Appliance Repair in Nairobi
What is different about appliance repair here
Washing machines dominate Nairobi appliance posts, and the most common faults follow the city's water: blocked filters and pumps, and inlet valves that have silted up where supply is intermittent and comes back carrying sediment.
Where a machine is fed from a tank rather than the mains, low inlet pressure is worth mentioning when you post. It produces symptoms that look like a faulty valve and it is not one.
Coverage
Nairobi areas you can post to
Help24 places a job at the neighbourhood rather than the city, so the providers who see it are the ones who can actually reach you. These are the Nairobi areas the app carries.
- Nairobi CBD
- Westlands
- Kilimani
- Kileleshwa
- Lavington
- Karen
- Langata
- Parklands
- Highridge
- Ngara
- Pangani
- Eastleigh
- South B
- South C
- Nairobi West
- Madaraka
- Hurlingham
- Upper Hill
- Riverside
- Spring Valley
- Loresho
- Kitisuru
- Runda
- Muthaiga
- Gigiri
- Ridgeways
- Roysambu
- Kahawa West
- Kahawa Sukari
- Zimmerman
- Githurai
- Kasarani
- Mwiki
- Ruaraka
- Baba Dogo
- Umoja
- Buruburu
- Donholm
- Pipeline
- Embakasi
- Fedha
- Tassia
- Utawala
- Kayole
- Komarock
- Njiru
- Dandora
- Kariobangi
- Huruma
- Mathare
- Makadara
- Jericho
- Kaloleni
- Mukuru
- Imara Daima
- Nyayo Estate
- Industrial Area
- Gikomba
- Dagoretti
- Kawangware
- Riruta
- Waithaka
- Uthiru
- Kangemi
- Mountain View
- Adams Arcade
- Woodley
- Kibera
- Ngong Road
Nairobi is one of the three cities Help24's launch effort is going into. More about Help24 in Nairobi.
What people post
Appliance Repair jobs posted in Nairobi
Every one of these can be posted as a one-off job to Nairobi providers.
- Fridges and freezers that have stopped cooling, or are icing up
- Washing machines that will not drain, spin, fill or finish a cycle
- Cookers, ovens and hobs — electric and gas
- Microwaves
- Water heaters and instant showers
- Dishwashers and tumble dryers
- Blenders, kettles and small kitchen appliances
- Appliance installation and connection
Writing the request
What to include so the offers come back usable
- Brand, model and rough age
- Exactly what it does and does not do now
- Any error code on the display
- Any noise, smell or leak
- Whether it has been repaired before, and what was done
What moves the price
Why two quotes for the same job differ
- Whether the fault is diagnosed or still to be found
- The part itself, and whether it is available locally
- Whether a call-out fee applies and whether it is set against the repair
- Whether the appliance must be taken away to a workshop
- Gas work on a fridge or freezer, which is specialist
Help24 does not publish price ranges for appliance repair. Quotes come from the appliance technicians themselves, and the number you agree is the number the payment is held against.
Before work starts
What to check with an appliance technician
- Ask what the diagnosis is and what the part costs before you agree to a repair
- Ask whether the repair carries any warranty, and for how long
- If the appliance is still under manufacturer warranty, an independent repair will usually void it
- For gas cookers, ask about the gas connection specifically
How Help24 works
Posting an appliance repair job
Describe the job
Say what needs doing and where you are. Posting is free, and you are not committing to anything by posting.
Nearby appliance technicians send offers
Providers near you quote their own price. Nobody is assigned to you — you see the offers and you choose.
Agree the price first
Nothing starts until you have accepted an offer. The number you agree is the number that gets held.
Pay by M-Pesa, released when it's done
Help24 holds the payment while the work happens. The provider can see it is there; neither side can move it until you confirm the job is finished.
More detail on how posting and offers work, and on how payment protection works.
Other services in Nairobi
More Help24 services in Nairobi
- Plumbers in NairobiLeaks, blocked drains, taps, toilets, water tanks and pipework — the jobs that cannot wait until the weekend.
- Electricians in NairobiSockets, lights, wiring, consumer units and the faults that trip your whole house.
- Cleaners in NairobiDeep cleans, move-out cleans, regular visits, sofas, carpets and post-construction clean-ups.
- Carpenters in NairobiDoors, wardrobes, kitchen units, shelving, furniture repairs and fitted joinery.
- Painters in NairobiInterior and exterior painting, preparation, filling, and the repaint between tenancies.
- Movers in NairobiHouse and office moves, single items, packing, loading and pickup or lorry hire.
- Mechanics in NairobiDiagnostics, servicing, brakes, suspension, batteries and the car that will not start.
- Masons in NairobiBlockwork, plastering, screeds, paving, boundary walls and the repairs that follow a leak.
- Welders in NairobiGates, grilles, railings, staircases, water tank stands and steel repairs.
- Gardeners in NairobiLawns, hedges, tree cutting, clearing an overgrown plot and regular garden upkeep.
- Contractors in NairobiExtensions, renovations, roofing, new builds and the trades that have to be run together.
Post an appliance repair job in Nairobi
Free to post. You see the offers, you agree the price, and the payment is held until the work is done.