Nanaimo, the Harbour City, stretches along the east coast of Vancouver Island from Cedar and Chase River in the south to Hammond Bay and Lantzville in the north. The Old City Quarter and downtown have heritage buildings and newer condos, north Nanaimo has grown with family subdivisions and shopping centres, and rural properties spread out toward Cedar and Wellington. Fix Cheetah provides scheduled appliance repair in Nanaimo and the surrounding area.
Nanaimo is reached by ferry from the mainland, so we plan Island trips in advance. We fix refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens and cooktops, and the quote comes before any repair.
Scheduled trips
Booked ahead, parts on board
Warranty-authorized
12 premium brands
Licensed & insured
Gas-certified technicians
30-day warranty
Parts & workmanship
Appliance repair services in Nanaimo
- Refrigerator and Freezer Repair
- Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator & Beverage Centre Repair
- Ice Maker Repair
- Dishwasher Repair
- Washing Machine Repair
- Electric & Gas Dryer Repair
- Range, Cooktop & Rangetop Repair
- Wall Oven, Combination, Steam & Speed Oven Repair
- Microwave Repair
- Range Hood and Kitchen Ventilation Repair
- Gas & Electric Fireplace Repair
- Chimney Inspection, Cleaning and Repair
- Appliance Installation, Delivery & Removal
Also available in Nanaimo: Luxury Appliances, European Appliances, Built-In & Panel-Ready, Built-In Installation, Warranty Repair, Diagnostics & Maintenance, Residential, Commercial, Property Management, Builders & Developers, Same-Day Repair, Emergency Repair.
Hillside homes and ocean views
Much of Nanaimo is built on hills overlooking the harbour and the Strait of Georgia. Houses in Departure Bay, Brechin Hill and Hammond Bay often have split-level layouts with laundry on a lower level and kitchens up top, and many were built in the 1970s through 1990s. Appliances of that era, and replacements installed since, commonly need door gaskets, defrost components, washer pumps and dryer heating elements. We will tell you honestly when a repair is worthwhile.
Soft water, wells and coastal air
Nanaimo's municipal water comes from protected watershed reservoirs and is soft, so scale is rarely a concern in town. In rural areas like Cedar and parts of Lantzville, private wells are common and can bring hardness or sediment that affects dishwashers, washers and refrigerator water filters. Homes close to the water also contend with salt air, which corrodes exterior vent flaps and garage or outdoor appliances over time.
Ferry-based scheduling
We travel to Nanaimo on BC Ferries, which means appointments are booked in advance and availability varies with sailing schedules. Sharing your appliance's brand, model and serial number, along with photos of error codes, helps us prepare and bring likely parts so we can aim to finish in one visit.
What does appliance service cost in Nanaimo?
Custom travel fee
Ferry-dependent and long-distance locations are served on scheduled trips. Because travel time varies, we quote a customized travel fee when you book — and we'll ask for your appliance's brand, model and serial number so the right parts can come on the trip.
Parts and repair labour are quoted separately after the inspection, and you approve the estimate before any chargeable work. Fees & estimates FAQ
Neighbourhoods we serve in Nanaimo
- Downtown Nanaimo
- Old City Quarter
- Brechin Hill
- Departure Bay
- Hammond Bay
- Neck Point
- Uplands
- Pleasant Valley
- Wellington
- Harewood
- Chase River
- Cedar
- Lantzville
Appliance brands we repair in Nanaimo
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Also Serviced
- Admiral
- AEG
- Amana
- Ancona
- ASKO
- Beko
- Bertazzoni
- Bosch
- Broan
- Broan-NuTone
- Café
- Capital
- Cosmo
- Dacor
- Danby
- Electrolux
- Fisher & Paykel
- Forno
- Frigidaire Gallery
- Frigidaire Professional
- Gaggenau
- Galanz
- GE Monogram
- GE Profile
- Gorenje
- Haier
- Hisense
- Hotpoint
- Huebsch
- Ilve
- Inglis
- Insignia
- JennAir
- Kenmore
- KitchenAid
- Koolatron
- Kucht
- Liebherr
- Magic Chef
- Marathon
- Marvel
- Maytag
- Midea
- Panasonic
- RCA
- Roper
- Sharp
- Silhouette
- Smeg
- Speed Queen
- Sub-Zero
- Summit
- Thermador
- Thor Kitchen
- True Residential
- U-Line
- Unique Appliances
- Venmar
- Viking
- Vissani
- Westinghouse
- Wolf
- Zephyr
- ZLINE
Nanaimo appliance repair FAQ
Do you offer same-day repair in Nanaimo?
No. Nanaimo visits are scheduled in advance around ferry travel, and availability varies. Book as early as you can and we will offer the first available date.
Is there a travel charge for Nanaimo?
A travel charge may apply because of ferry travel. We include and explain it in your upfront quote before you book.
Do you serve Lantzville and Cedar?
Yes. We cover Lantzville, Cedar, Wellington and the other communities around Nanaimo as part of our scheduled Island trips.
Can you repair appliances in older Nanaimo split-level homes?
Yes. We regularly service appliances in older Nanaimo homes and consider the installation too, including dryer venting through lower levels and water and drain connections, when we diagnose a fault.