--- title: "Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair" description: "Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 26 ratings. A recent customer who could not get a new dryer to work said the company" doc_version: "2026-10-31" last_updated: "2026-10-31" --- # Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair **Trade:** Appliance Repair · **Address:** 40 Park St, Dexter, ME 04930 · **Phone:** (207) 717-6459 · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 25 reviews across 4 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 26 ratings. A recent customer who could not get a new dryer to work said the company came the same day and fixed their installation error, at a very reasonable cost. A 2025 customer whose front-load washer would not pump water out said Steve, on his way to another job, got to Troy, Maine that day with a new drain pump and installed it. A 2025 customer said Steve repaired their dryer, put the machine back together while a new part was on order, and had it fixed and back in place on the second visit. In a 2025 review, a customer said that when Steve could only temporarily fix an old washer, he picked up the new one from the store and set it up. A 2026 customer said Steve was out the next day and fixed an f90 stove issue in under an hour. A 2024 customer said Steve diagnosed a refrigerator the next day and guided them to the part for $25 instead of $100. A 2024 customer said he fixed an LG stove when others would not look at it. **Strengths:** - A same-day dryer fix — a recent customer said they came that day - A spare drain pump — a 2025 customer said Steve brought one - A cheaper part — a 2024 customer was guided to a $25 part **Where sources disagree:** - A 2026 Google review gives 1 star while its text praises Steve as professional, prompt and reasonably priced. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.8 stars on Google from 26 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Broken%20or%20Smoking%20Appliance%20Repair&query_place_id=ChIJS1eIFAgvsEwRM4kFi0BWUk4) — “Google: 4.8★ from 26 ratings” - A recent customer said the company came the same day and fixed a new dryer's installation error _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Wck0zazBRbDkxU25keWMzVXhhSGw0YWt3eVpVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVrM3k0Ql91Sndyc3UxaHl4akwyZUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Called to help with new dryer which we couldn't make work. Came same day and fixed our error installing. Pleasant and very reasonable…” - A 2025 customer said Steve installed a new drain pump in a front-load washer the same day _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aSGJtdGxWeTB5WkV0MVQwVkxTRlJrYlRaQ01GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZHbmtlVy0yZEt1T0VLSFRkbTZCMFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Front load washer wouldn’t pump water out. We called Steve at Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair In Dexter ME. Steve was heading to a job…” - A 2025 customer said Steve repaired their dryer over two visits while a part was on order _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvaGZUd21nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCohfTwmgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I can’t say enough about the service Steve provided. He repaired our dryer. He was on time to every appointment. When it was necessary to…” - A 2025 customer said Steve picked up a new washer from the store and set it up _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvLWJ2QTVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCo-bvA5QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Highly recommended! I called, set up an appointment with Steve. He arrived on time, tackled my washer to see if he could actually fix it.…” - A 2026 customer said Steve fixed an f90 stove issue in under an hour _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psNU5WOHRhM3B6UW1oVGEwZFhTMFZPUTNaRk5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjl5NV8ta3pzQmhTa0dXS0VOQ3ZFNGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Steve was very reasonable, and got my f90 stove issue fixed in under an hour. He was out the next day. I recommend him.” - A 2024 customer said Steve guided them to a $25 refrigerator part instead of $100 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYcTd2N1FBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICXq7v7QA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Steve helped me next day with my refrigerator not working, diagnosed the issue, let me watch the process, and he also guided me on how to…” - Specializes in Appliance Repair _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvaGZUd21nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCohfTwmgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I can’t say enough about the service Steve provided. He repaired our dryer. He was on time to every appointment. When it was necessary to…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aSGJtdGxWeTB5WkV0MVQwVkxTRlJrYlRaQ01GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZHbmtlVy0yZEt1T0VLSFRkbTZCMFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Front load washer wouldn’t pump water out. We called Steve at Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair In Dexter ME. Steve was heading to a job…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYcTd2N1FBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e5256408b058933!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICXq7v7QA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Steve helped me next day with my refrigerator not working, diagnosed the issue, let me watch the process, and he also guided me on how to…” ## License ME doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/homeowners/comments/gsinvf/i_think_my_electric_oven_range_just_crapped_out/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Broken%20or%20Smoking%20Appliance%20Repair&query_place_id=ChIJS1eIFAgvsEwRM4kFi0BWUk4): 4.8★ from 26 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Broken%20or%20Smoking%20Appliance%20Repair&query_place_id=ChIJS1eIFAgvsEwRM4kFi0BWUk4): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.theappliancedirectory.com/all-states/maine/dexter/broken-or-smoking-appliance-repair): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rosie Harmon · 2026-06-01**: Called to help with new dryer which we couldn't make work. Came same day and fixed our error installing. Pleasant and very reasonable cost. Highly recommend. Thank you! - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Alden Thayer · 2026-02-18**: Steve is professional, prompt, reasonably priced and knows his stuff. In my experience he is hands down the best in the business. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Debra Frazier · 2026-01-06**: Steve was very reasonable, and got my f90 stove issue fixed in under an hour. He was out the next day. I recommend him. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Army Strong · 2025-10-21**: He was very nice came and looked at both fridges I got one from fb market place never again the people lied I got it from he tried his best and I appreciate that very honest also going new for now on can't trust people - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bonnie Lee McAdams · 2025-09-03**: Same day service with honest upfront pricing! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jon Talbert · 2025-08-26**: I called at 8am, and he was able to work me into his schedule that same day. Diagnosed and repaired all in the same visit. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patricia Wood · 2025-08-01**: Responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly service. Highly recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike Wood · 2025-07-31**: Steve did a great job on our fridge - **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Fountain · 2025-06-12**: Front load washer wouldn’t pump water out. We called Steve at Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair In Dexter ME. Steve was heading to a job but actually told me he would try to get to Troy, ME. today. I kinda thought it was impossible on such short notice but the stars were lined up and Steve had a ne… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marilou Conner · 2025-06-04**: Steve was great! I called him on my daughter’s recommendation. He came on very short notice and got my washer fixed and going in no time. He’ll be our go-to guy from now on! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-30T15:23:39.565Z. 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