TL;DR
- A-1 Appliance Service Co is the current #1 appliance repair tech in this statewide ProFix ranking.
- The ranking starts with ProFix Trust Score, then uses recent permit count as the strongest tie-breaker for regulated or permit-visible work.
- This list favors review depth, tenure, manufacturer familiarity, and clear service-area data; it does not promise the cheapest quote or the fastest appointment.
- Use /compare for side-by-side filtering and /verify before signing a contract.
How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio appliance repair with a transparent, repeatable method. The first pass is the Trust Score: license-linked verification where Ohio publishes it, license or registration evidence, review depth, photos, hours, service area, specialties, tenure, and permit-verified status. The second pass uses the published algorithm and recent permit counts to break close calls. If two contractors remain tied, we prefer stronger public review volume, longer tenure, fresher verification, and then business-name order.
Top 10 Appliance Repair in Ohio
Each ranked entry shows position, contractor profile, Trust Score tier, 12-month permit count, metro or county context, a quick-call CTA, and the short evidence summary behind the placement.
- Trust score
- 45/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (938)
Why this ranking: 45/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.8 average rating across 938 public reviews, 79 years in business.
- Trust score
- 45/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.6 (241)
Why this ranking: 45/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.6 average rating across 241 public reviews, 72 years in business.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (292)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 292 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.6 (1,713)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.6 average rating across 1,713 public reviews, 63 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (1,960)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 1,960 public reviews, 44 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (165)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 165 public reviews.
- Call (330) 821-1500#7 in Ohio
Grove Appliance Furniture & Mattress
Alliance, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Stark County
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (1,544)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 1,544 public reviews, 91 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (1,279)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 1,279 public reviews.
- Call (614) 440-4044#9 in Ohio
YA Services Heating, Cooling, Appliance and Plumbing
Columbus, OH - Columbus metro / Franklin County
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (885)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 885 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (389)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 389 public reviews.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Grove Appliance Furniture & Mattress
Carrollton, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #12Margus Appliance Repair
Parma, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #13ER Appliances
Euclid, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #14Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC
Toledo, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #15Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc.
Ravenna, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #16Blue Dragon Appliance Repair
Columbus, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #17Day's Appliance Repair, LLC
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #18Smart Appliance Repair
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #19Big Sandy Superstore
Gallipolis, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #20V&V Appliance Parts
Columbus, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
Regional best
Statewide rankings can over-reward the biggest metros. This view pulls the top available contractor for each Ohio region so Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Findlay, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Lima homeowners can start closer to home.
Cleveland
Metro hub#4 statewide: Complete Appliance Service (40/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#6 statewide: New Life Appliance Repair LLC (35/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#1 statewide: A-1 Appliance Service Co (45/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#34 statewide: Logan Master Appliance (35/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#14 statewide: Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (35/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#152 statewide: Ralph’s Joy of Living Findlay (20/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#15 statewide: Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (35/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#25 statewide: Sears Appliance Repair (35/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#7 statewide: Grove Appliance Furniture & Mattress (35/100, 0 permits)
What "best" actually means
This ranking favors permit-pulling, license-linked, tenure-rich contractors. It does NOT favor lowest-price or fastest-quote. A "best" contractor for a $50,000 panel upgrade is different from a "best" contractor for a $200 water heater repair. For appliance repair, ProFix is really asking: which companies leave the clearest public trail that they exist, do the work, and can be checked before money changes hands?
Filters to apply yourself
Start with the ranking, then narrow it for your project. Open /compare to compare up to three contractors on Trust Score, permit count, license evidence, reviews, insurance signals, tenure, service area, and profile freshness. Use /verify for license checks before you sign. For trade-specific hiring questions, read the Ohio buyer's guide for appliance repair.
When "best" might be wrong
A statewide list can miss a small local company that does excellent work but has few public records. It can also underrate a newer contractor with strong crews and limited tenure. Permit data varies by county and by trade, especially for jobs that do not require a building permit. Always match the ranking to the job size, confirm the person who will be on site, and get a written scope before paying a deposit.
FAQ
Who is the #1 appliance repair tech in Ohio for 2026?
A-1 Appliance Service Co ranks #1 among published Ohio appliance repair in this ProFix list because it combines a 45/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this appliance repair tech ranking fit best?
Use it for refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, microwaves, and warranty routing. It is especially useful when the job looks like a multi-unit appliance service contract or sealed-system refrigerator repair, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this appliance repair tech ranking not measure?
It does not measure the lowest price, fastest callback, or whether a contractor has a same-week opening. A contractor that is best for a multi-unit appliance service contract or sealed-system refrigerator repair may not be the best fit for a $200 washer drain-pump visit.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio appliance repair?
Confirm the business name, insurance, written scope, permit responsibility, and any license or registration number shown on the profile. For this trade, the key risk to control is repair costs that exceed replacement value and warranty work assigned to the wrong provider.
Why does ProFix use permits in this appliance repair tech ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For appliance repair, ProFix weights review depth, tenure, manufacturer familiarity, and clear service-area data alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.