Appliance Repair in Ravenna, Ohio
Ravenna's the Portage County seat, a bit under sixty minutes east of Parma. We repair kitchen and laundry appliances in its older houses and rentals.
One discount per visit. Mention it when you book.
Ravenna's one of our longer runs. Parma to Ravenna runs about 39 miles, which is just under sixty minutes on clear roads. We'd rather tell you that now than promise a twenty-minute arrival. Call us in the morning and you've got a fair shot at a same-day visit. Later than that, we'll book the earliest real opening.
Here, it's all about old houses. The Census median house in Ravenna was built in 1960. Just over half the households rent, many in older homes near downtown and Main Street. That mix shapes what breaks and who calls us about it. In a rental the person who notices the problem usually isn't the one paying, so we sort that out on the first call. In an owner's house we spend more time on whether the repair is worth it on a machine that may be older than the kids.
44266 is Ravenna, 44272 is Rootstown
- 44266Ravenna, OH
Ravenna's ZIP is 44266. It runs well past city limits into the townships, so mail for Charlestown and Campbellsport carries it too. Rootstown, south of town, has its own ZIP, 44272. We go there as well, just don't be surprised that it isn't Ravenna on the envelope.
Kent is about six miles west, and Streetsboro lies north, on the far side of the Turnpike. On days we're already in Kent, adding a Ravenna stop is often easy. The same goes for the farm roads east of town, as long as the mail says 44266. Give us a landmark if the house sits back from the road.
Sixty-year-old wiring meets a modern fridge
A house from 1960 wasn't wired for today's kitchen. Back then the fridge shared one circuit with the toaster, and nobody minded. Plug a new fridge in next to a microwave and the breaker starts tripping. People blame the fridge. Often it's the circuit, and that's an electrician's call, not ours. We'll tell you which it is.
Two-prong outlets are another one. A modern appliance needs a ground. Please don't snap off the third prong or run a cheap adapter. Basement laundry in these houses tends to sit near an old floor drain or a laundry tub, and slow drains there are often the plumbing, not the washer pump. We check before quoting. Sediment and old cast iron drains back up more than people expect, especially when a high-efficiency washer dumps water fast.
If a breaker trips every time two kitchen appliances run together, try them on different outlets across the room before booking a repair.
What tends to break, room by room
Kitchen
Gas range that clicks
A spark igniter that keeps clicking after the burner lights usually has moisture or grease on it. Let it dry. If it never stops, the switch is stuck.
Fridge in a tight nook
Old kitchens were built for narrow refrigerators. Squeeze a new one in and it can't vent heat, so it runs constantly.
Dishwasher added later
Many older kitchens got a dishwasher decades after they were built. Drain hoses without a proper high loop can siphon dirty sink water back in.
Basement
Washer on an uneven floor
Sloped basement floors make washers walk and bang. Level the feet first. Banging on a level machine points at worn suspension.
Dryer with a long duct
Long foil runs across the ceiling collect lint. Slow drying and a hot top panel mean it's time to clean the duct.
Chest freezer by the furnace
Placing a freezer right next to a furnace makes it work harder all winter. A few feet of space helps.
For background, see appliances in older homes and our range repair page.
Renting an older Ravenna house
With half the town renting, a lot of calls start with a tenant. Here's the order that keeps everyone happy.
- Tell the landlordMost leases make the owner responsible for supplied appliances. Text a photo and the symptom.
- Let them chooseThe owner or manager can book us directly and approve the price over the phone.
- Be home or leave accessWe just need someone to open the door. Pricing and billing go to the owner.
- Keep the paperworkEvery repair carries a 90-day warranty. Hang on to the invoice in case the same fault returns.
Our article on rental appliance repairs explains the usual split. Thirty dollars comes off for a veteran or a senior. A first-ever visit takes twenty off instead.
Is Ravenna too far for you?
No. It's about 39 miles from Parma, inside our 50-mile area. Reach us before mid-morning and same-day happens fairly often. Afternoon requests usually get the next working day.
My address says 44272. Is that Ravenna?
No, 44272 belongs to Rootstown. We serve it too. Ravenna itself and the townships around it use 44266.
Why does my breaker trip when the new fridge runs?
In houses from around 1960, the kitchen often has one shared circuit. A new fridge plus a microwave can overload it. We'll check the fridge, and if it's the circuit, you'll need an electrician.
Where does Ravenna get its water?
The city's water report says it draws surface water from Lake Hodgson, with some water received from Kent. We haven't seen a hardness figure published, so we keep advice general. Rinse aid helps a dishwasher on most water.
Can a tenant book the repair directly?
Yes, if the landlord agrees. Otherwise have the owner call us, since they usually pay for supplied appliances. We just need to know where the quote goes before the technician leaves Parma.
Do you repair gas ranges in older Ravenna homes?
Yes. Igniters and valves on gas ranges are routine work. If we see an old uncoated brass connector behind the range, we'll point it out for a plumber to replace.
My washer bangs and walks across the basement. Broken?
Maybe not. Old basement floors slope toward the drain, and a washer that isn't level rocks on every spin. Adjust the feet until it sits flat. If it still bangs, the suspension or the drum bearings need a look.
Do you come to Ravenna on Sunday?
We do. The crew drives out Sundays and weekdays, 7 am to 11 pm. Only Saturday is off, and a message left that day is picked up.
Your 44266 street plus the broken appliance. Mention if it is a rental.
We will call you shortly to confirm a time for your repair.
Ravenna visits, in order
A long drive, so the schedule gets planned with care.
Your call or message
Say what quit. The make helps if it is printed on the front.
A realistic window
Morning requests can sometimes be seen that day.
Tested, then priced
One total for parts and labor before work.
Fixed and covered
The work stays guaranteed for three months.
Appliance work in Ravenna
Older kitchens and basement laundry make up much of it.
Refrigerator repair
Fridge running nonstop in a nook
Freezer repair
Basement freezer next to the furnace
Ice maker repair
Ice maker leaking into the bin
Washer repair
Washer banging on a sloped floor
Dryer repair
Dryer duct full of lint
Dishwasher repair
Dishwasher with sink water inside
Oven repair
Oven thermostat way off
Range repair
Range igniter clicking after lighting
Double oven repair
Double oven control dead
Cooktop repair
Cooktop switch stuck on high
Disposals and small beverage fridges too. All our services
Ravenna businesses
Restaurant coolers and office break rooms near the courthouse are on our list.
Our Google stars
Zero reviews from 44266 so far. What you see is our score across Google.
Read all reviewsOut in the field
Shot on the job by the crew.
Brands we repair in Ravenna
Older models and new ones.
Your make missing? Ask on the phone.
Ravenna and central Portage County
Kent sits next door, Streetsboro just north.
Call, or send your street and the problem. We take requests every day.
(216) 352-3935