Midway Appliance Parts — Local services in Santa Barbara

First of all, they have great popcorn. But more importantly, the customer service and friendliness is unlike anything you find in most of Santa Barbara. They have helped me figure out what's wrong with my appliances and usually have the part right there. I've saved a LOT of money being able to repair my own appliances. When I thought that I needed to replace my washing machine, they told me that it was a part that costs less than $20. Took about 45 minutes to replace and it was good as new. When my wall heater wouldn't work, all I had to do was replace my ignitor. Saved me a bunch of $ not having to call a service guy. It's a little mom & pop shop. Not all glitzy like some big retailer and I like it that way. Don't forget to get...

I've got to shout out these fine, helpful gentlemen at Midway. I was in SB on vacation getting an ice cream cone across the street, when I spotted what looked to me like a GENUINE OLD SCHOOL parts distributor. I explained to them how I had come up dry searching the internet for the gas valve solenoid coils I needed, and described my 30 year-old dryer.

5 minutes later I had the (correct, discontinued, unobtanium) parts in my hand. As a kicker, they made me a photocopy of a drawing another amateur handyman/customer had made, showing installation tips. Did I mention it was a COLOR photocopy?

Man, I can't wait for something else to break....

I just called Midway Appliance Parts to order air filters for my Kenmore Refrigerator. I talked to Kyle. I am disabled. He was patient with me getting to my refrigerator to find the model number. Then, when he ordered the part, I told him it would be hard to pick up because I can’t drive. Once he found out that I live several blocks from his house, he said he would drop off the part once it comes in. Pretty wonderful. This is in contrast with calling Sears over the last two weeks due to them sending the wrong part. I’d rather give Midway my business instead. Very different...