7am - 7pm every day
Big Joe Appliance Repair
Same-day service in La Jolla. We repair Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador, Miele, BlueStar and commercial equipment—plus every major household brand.
Licensed #49242
Verified service business
Fully Insured
General liability coverage
EPA-Certified
Refrigerant-qualified techs
Family Owned
Serving San Diego since 2017
Date: 12/23/2025
Brand: Sub-zero
Service: Refrigerator Repair
Category: Refrigerators
Location: La Jolla San Diego County, CA, US
If your Sub-Zero freezer is no longer freezing properly, even though the compressor and fan are running, the issue is often a leaking or corroded evaporator coil. We recently helped a homeowner in La Jolla who experienced a slow refrigerant leak from the evaporator coil located behind the rear panel. This is a common problem in older Sub-Zero 500 and 600 Series units, especially after 10+ years of use. We replaced the evaporator coil with a genuine OEM part, performed a full vacuum and refrigerant recharge, and cleaned the condenser. The freezer was fully restored to proper operation in a single visit. Sub-Zero units are built to last, but over time the evaporator coil can corrode and develop small leaks. In dual-compressor models, this failure may affect only the freezer compartment. Common signs of evaporator failure include: • Freezer not maintaining temperature • Ice buildup behind the panel • Short cycling or clicking sounds • Food thawing We provide full diagnostics, sealed system repairs, and preventive maintenance for Sub-Zero freezers throughout San Diego, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, and La Jolla, using factory-grade OEM parts.
Date: 12/30/2023
Brand: True
Service: Commercial Refrigerator Repair
Category: Refrigerators
Location: La Jolla San Diego County, CA, US
A customer phoned us and said that his refrigerator Traulsen was not cooling. The refrigerator started to function from time to time occasionally. Due to this working process, the temperature within the fridge became higher and the refrigerator started to melt. Our experienced technician visited the customer the same day. It could be difficult to find the root cause of the issue, but our co-worker knew that bad contacts are the first cause of malfunctioning electronics. So he checked the wiring at first and found bad contacts in the terminal box. The root cause of the issue was however the faulty capacitor. When this device is broken big currents can flow through contacts and damage them. Upon thorough diagnostic, bad parts were replaced: the capacitor and the terminal box. Now the fridge works well as a new one.
Date: 12/12/2023
Brand: Manitowoc
Service: Commercial Ice Machine Repair
Category: Refrigerators
Location: La Jolla San Diego County, CA, US
Today we were busy with commercial refrigerating appliances ones more. Our company often helps commercial clients. We have a lot of experience in the maintenance and repair of commercial refrigerating machines. A customer wanted to check his icemaker Ice-O-Matic. As usual in such situations, we send our technician as soon as possible. After arrival, he checked the ice machine and decided to make full maintenance of the equipment. The machine was thoroughly cleaned, regulated, and checked again. Now the owner has a commercial appliance in good running condition. It is always better to maintain commercial equipment in time to avoid unnecessary repair. Our company has all suitable spare parts and can help you the same day.
Date: 06/16/2023
Brand: Sub-zero
Service: Refrigerator Repair
Category: Refrigerators
Location: La Jolla San Diego County, CA, US
Today we were called to help with expensive built-in home appliances. Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator/freezer is reliable and has a lifespan of at least 15 years. Nevertheless, this machine also needs repair and maintenance. Professional repairmen like we have in our company can quickly diagnose the problem and restore functionality. The technician arrived soon. The freezer section of the appliance needed repair. By using precision instruments our specialist found broken parts in a timely manner. The faulty compressor was replaced carefully. The freezer returned in working condition. Frozen food kept its quality. The owners will use their home appliances for a long time. Our company always can find proper spare part quickly. We provide fast, reliable, and affordable repair.
