5 Appliance Repair Scams in Orange County and How to Avoid Them
It Happens More Than You’d Think
After running an appliance repair business in South Orange County for over 20 years, I’ve heard every story. Customers come to us after being burned by a previous company, and the patterns are always the same. Here are the five most common scams — and how to protect yourself.
1. The Bait-and-Switch Diagnostic Fee
How it works: A company advertises a $29 or $49 service call fee — way below market rate. They show up, spend 5 minutes looking at the appliance, and then quote an inflated repair price. If you decline, they still charge the low diagnostic fee. But if you try to get a second opinion, you’ve already paid once for nothing.
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