--- title: "Fixmaster" description: "Fixmaster describes itself on the Better Business Bureau as a small appliance repair service company established in Massachusetts in 1980, with Anatoly Kat" doc_version: "2026-10-10" last_updated: "2026-10-10" --- # Fixmaster **Trade:** Appliance Repair · **Address:** Salem, MA · **Phone:** (978) 745-0004 · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.6/5** (low confidence) — from 4 reviews across 6 sources. ## The honest read Fixmaster describes itself on the Better Business Bureau as a small appliance repair service company established in Massachusetts in 1980, with Anatoly Katsman as owner and manager. The company states there are no refunds on parts, exchanges only. On Google it holds 4.6 stars from 15 ratings. A 2025 customer wrote that he revived their Sunbeam Mixmaster from the '70s, explained how to best take care of it going forward, and did good work at a good price, cash only. A 2025 reviewer described an old school repair shop that got their KitchenAid mixer working for a reasonable price, also cash only. A 2023 customer brought in an old mixer and a fan from their parents' basement and said the owner got both running again quickly, for what they considered a fair price. **Strengths:** - Sunbeam Mixmaster revival — a 2025 customer said he revived their mixer from the '70s - A quick two-item fix — a 2023 customer said an old mixer and fan ran again **Concerns:** - Cash only — a 2025 customer noted the shop takes cash only ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a small appliance repair service company established in Massachusetts in 1980, with Anatoly Katsman as owner and manager _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/small-appliance-dealers/fixmaster-0021-66562) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Fixmaster is a small appliance repair service company. The company was established in Massac…” - The company states there are no refunds on parts, exchanges only _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/small-appliance-dealers/fixmaster-0021-66562) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Fixmaster is a small appliance repair service company. The company was established in Massac…” - 4.6 stars from 15 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fixmaster%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJIzVkAIoT44kRGo1SLxEGvf0) — “Google: 4.6★ from 15 ratings” - A 2025 customer said he revived their Sunbeam Mixmaster from the '70s and explained how to care for it _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxT1RraFFiSFZoTjBWNldHeGxha3BZVDFwUVJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfdbd06112f528d1a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1OTkhQbHVhN0V6WGxlakpYT1pQRVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ He revived my Sunbeam Mixmaster from the '70's! He clearly knows his stuff, and explained to me how to best take care of this appliance g…” - A 2025 reviewer said the shop got their KitchenAid mixer working for a reasonable price _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfX3RUbU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfdbd06112f528d1a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC__tTmOg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Old school repair shop. Nothing fancy but he does the job well and for a reasonable price. Got my kitchenaid mixer working. Cash only” - A 2023 customer said the owner got an old mixer and fan running again quickly for a fair price _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM1alBPWUR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfdbd06112f528d1a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC5jPOYDw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Just wanted to give a shout out to Fixmaster. I brought in an old mixer and fan that I got from my parents basement. They weren't worki…” - Cash only, according to a 2025 customer _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfX3RUbU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfdbd06112f528d1a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC__tTmOg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Old school repair shop. Nothing fancy but he does the job well and for a reasonable price. Got my kitchenaid mixer working. Cash only” - Specializes in Appliance Repair _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxT1RraFFiSFZoTjBWNldHeGxha3BZVDFwUVJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfdbd06112f528d1a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1OTkhQbHVhN0V6WGxlakpYT1pQRVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ He revived my Sunbeam Mixmaster from the '70's! He clearly knows his stuff, and explained to me how to best take care of this appliance g…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfX3RUbU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfdbd06112f528d1a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC__tTmOg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Old school repair shop. Nothing fancy but he does the job well and for a reasonable price. Got my kitchenaid mixer working. Cash only” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM1alBPWUR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfdbd06112f528d1a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC5jPOYDw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Just wanted to give a shout out to Fixmaster. I brought in an old mixer and fan that I got from my parents basement. They weren't worki…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/small-appliance-dealers/fixmaster-0021-66562) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Fixmaster is a small appliance repair service company. The company was established in Massac…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/fixmaster-salem): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fixmaster&query_place_id=ChIJIzVkAIoT44kRGo1SLxEGvf0): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/phcars/comments/1lyjq7x/need_help_opinion_and_guidance_1995_nissan_sentra/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fixmaster&query_place_id=ChIJIzVkAIoT44kRGo1SLxEGvf0): 4.6★ from 15 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/small-appliance-dealers/fixmaster-0021-66562): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://repaircafenbpt.org/resources/repair-resources-in-our-area/): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · J.L. Robinson · 2025-10-27**: He revived my Sunbeam Mixmaster from the '70's! He clearly knows his stuff, and explained to me how to best take care of this appliance going forward. I'm so happy. I have no idea why some reviews (on yelp) frame the owner as terse or unfriendly; he was very respectful and warm toward me. If you're… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amy OConnor · 2025-01-16**: Old school repair shop. Nothing fancy but he does the job well and for a reasonable price. Got my kitchenaid mixer working. Cash only - **5/5 · Google Reviews · P TO · 2023-10-11**: Just wanted to give a shout out to Fixmaster. I brought in an old mixer and fan that I got from my parents basement. They weren't working but looked really stylish so I decided to see if they could be saved. The owner got them both running again quickly and for what I considered a fair price. Th… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dr. D.H. Der Kazarian PhD MPH MS · 2022-08-10**: Know The Owner & When It Comes To Common Sense Addressing Any Repairs, He's In "FIRST PLACE"! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-09T16:12:45.769Z. Cite as: Fixmaster — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/fixmaster-salem) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/fixmaster-salem ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)