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Thermador appliance repair

Thermador builds professional-style cooking, ventilation, dishwashers, built-in refrigeration, freezers, microwaves and wine storage — a kitchen suite with no laundry. 86 directory businesses in 40 states name Thermador among the brands serviced. Because Thermador sits in the luxury tier, brand-authorised service is the practical route rather than a formality — the parts run through the factory network, and a technician without an account can diagnose the fault and still be unable to buy the component.

Thermador pros
86
States
40
Appliance lines
7
Licensed
84
Average rating
4.7
Price tier
Luxury

Top-rated Thermador repair pros

The 20 highest-rated of 86 businesses servicing Thermador. Sorted by rating, then review count.

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66 more listed businesses service Thermador. Open a state below to see every one of them with ratings and phone numbers.

What servicing a Thermador involves

Price tier and parts channel decide who can realistically do the work — read this before you compare quotes.

One badge here covers three different trades. Professional-style cooking with a gas train is one; built-in refrigeration with a sealed system is another; ventilation with blowers and duct runs is a third. They are not interchangeable, and a shop that is genuinely good at one may have little experience of the next — so the appliance, not the brand, is what you should lead with when you book. On top of that sits the tier: this is built-in equipment with components moving through brand distributors, which puts cabinetry removal on the labour line and makes the parts-account question worth asking before anyone is paid to look.

Price tier
Luxury · 2.2× typical new price
Parts usually come from
Brand distributors
Brand-authorised technician
The practical route
Appliance lines built
7

Who can do the work

Factory-authorised service is the practical route, not a formality. Authorised technicians get the service documentation, the diagnostic tooling and — decisively — the parts account. A generalist can often diagnose the fault and then be unable to buy the component.

Before you call about your Thermador

  • Say which appliance it is when you book. Cooking, refrigeration and ventilation under this badge are three distinct skill sets.
  • Only a technician qualified for gas appliances should touch the gas train on a professional range or rangetop. That is a licensing question, not a preference.
  • Ask an independent whether they can source parts for the brand before a diagnostic fee is charged.
  • Built-in equipment has to come out of the cabinetry to be worked on. Confirm removal and refit are inside the labour figure.
  • Ventilation faults are usually the blower, the damper or the duct run rather than anything at the cooktop. Describe it as an extraction problem.
  • Components are resolved against the serial number as well as the model, because running changes within a model are common on low-volume lines.

Thermador appliance lines, and who services them here

What the nameplate covers, against how many listed businesses actually repair that category.

Thermador appliance categories with listed repair business counts and links to parts.
ApplianceThermador lineListed prosParts
Oven & Range repairYes86Parts & prices
Refrigerator repairYes86Parts & prices
Dishwasher repairYes84Parts & prices
Freezer repairYes48Parts & prices
Microwave repairYes37Parts & prices
Wine Cooler repairYes33Parts & prices
Range Hood repairYes17Parts & prices
Dryer repairNot this brand84Parts & prices
Washer repairNot this brand84Parts & prices
Ice Maker repairNot this brand53Parts & prices
Garbage Disposal repairNot this brand35Parts & prices
Trash Compactor repairNot this brand8Parts & prices

Common faults on Thermador categories

64 step-by-step guides cover the categories Thermador builds, spread across 7 of them below. Work through one before you pay a diagnostic fee.

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Oven Not Heating Evenly

Oven & RangeModerate45–90 minutes plus preheat timeDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400

If the elements test good, the sensor matches its chart, the door seals and the oven still cannot hold a steady temperature, the relays on the control board that switch the elements are the usual remaining suspect — and a board is worth having confirmed by measurement before you buy one, since they run $150–$400 and are rarely returnable once fitted. On a gas oven, uneven baking that comes from a partially blocked burner tube, an incorrect orifice, or a burner that lights unevenly along its length is licensed trade work; a yellow, lifting or lazy flame in particular should be looked at by a qualified technician rather than adjusted at home.

Range Hood Fan Weak or Not Venting

Range HoodEasy45–120 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $150–$500

If the filters, damper, cap, blower wheel and duct are all clear and the fan still moves little air, the blower motor is failing — often audible as a motor running noticeably slower or hotter than it should. Motor replacement runs $60 to $180 for the part and is a moderate job on most hoods. Call a professional for ductwork that runs inside a wall or ceiling and cannot be inspected, for any hood that needs to be rerouted or newly ducted to the exterior, and to size and install makeup air. If the hood is hardwired and you are not confident working in the junction box with the circuit confirmed dead, that is an electrician's job.

Dishwasher Not Cleaning

DishwasherEasy30–60 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $120–$400

If the filter, arms and inlet are all clear, the fill level and water temperature are correct, and the machine still leaves food on the dishes, the wash pump or its diverter valve is the likely fault — and on machines that route water between the upper and lower arms with a motorised diverter, a failed diverter starves one rack while the other cleans normally. Diagnosing that properly means running the service test cycle, which is worth paying for rather than replacing pumps on a guess. Grinding from the pump, or a burnt smell during the wash phase, means stop using the machine and get it looked at.

Refrigerator Not Cooling

RefrigeratorModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$150Pro $150–$900

If the coils are clean, both fans run, the defrost circuit tests good and the compressor runs continuously without the evaporator ever getting cold, you are looking at the sealed system — a low refrigerant charge, a restriction in the capillary tube, or a compressor that has lost compression. Telltale signs are a suction line that never gets cold to the touch, frost on only the first few inches of the evaporator, or an oily residue around a weld joint. Opening that system legally requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment, so it is not a DIY repair. Expect $400–$900, and get that quote before committing on a unit over ten years old.

Freezer Frost Buildup

FreezerModerate45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostDIY $15–$150Pro $150–$450

If the heater, thermostat and drain all check out and the coil still ices over, the control board is not commanding a defrost cycle, and that is a board diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at. Call a professional immediately, and do not run the unit, if you find an oily residue anywhere on the evaporator or the tubing — that indicates a refrigerant leak, and sealed-system repair legally requires EPA Section 608 certification. On a chest or upright freezer over ten years old, get the sealed-system quote before assuming repair is the right call.

Wine Cooler Not Cooling

Wine CoolerModerate30–75 minutesDIY $0–$120Pro $150–$600

On a compressor wine cooler, if the coils are clean, the fans run, the seal is good and the compressor runs continuously without cooling, the fault is in the sealed system — and that work requires EPA Section 608 certification. Get the quote before authorising it: sealed-system repair often runs $300 to $600 against a replacement cooler at $200 to $800 for typical undercounter sizes, so the maths frequently favours replacement. Control board faults on either type should be confirmed by measurement rather than bought on a guess.

Microwave Runs But Doesn't Heat

MicrowaveAdvanced15–30 minutes for safe checksDIY $0Pro $150–$400

Call a technician for anything past the door latch. Magnetrons, high-voltage capacitors, diodes and transformers are all professional work, not because the parts are complicated but because the stored charge in that capacitor is genuinely dangerous. A technician will also verify the door seals and check for microwave leakage after any repair, which matters and which you cannot do without a survey meter. If your microwave is over-the-range or built in, get a quote — those are worth repairing. If it is a countertop unit, price a replacement first.

Oven Not Heating At All

Oven & RangeModerate30–75 minutesDIY $15–$110Pro $180–$450

On a gas oven, the safety valve is the part downstream of the igniter, and replacing it means opening the gas circuit. That is licensed work in most jurisdictions and should not be attempted as a DIY repair — call a qualified technician or your gas utility. On any oven, a failed control board or relay board is a $150–$400 part that should be confirmed by measurement rather than bought on a guess. And if any part of the wiring, terminal block or range cord shows scorching, that is an electrician's job before it is an appliance job.

56 more guides cover the categories Thermador builds. Browse the full library.

Thermador parts: cost and where to buy

Parts move through brand distributors rather than general retailers, carry the highest prices in the trade, and usually need the full model and serial number to order, because running changes within a model are common. Budget for a parts wait.

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For Thermador, parts are usually sourced through brand distributors. Ask an independent technician whether they hold a parts account for this brand before you pay for a diagnostic — at this tier that single question decides whether the repair can be completed at all.

Commonly replaced parts for the Thermador categories the parts library covers, with typical prices and DIY difficulty.
PartApplianceTypical priceDIY difficulty
Water FilterRefrigerator$25–$60Easy
Door GasketRefrigerator$30–$80Easy
Condenser Fan MotorRefrigerator$50–$150Moderate
Spray ArmDishwasher$15–$40Easy
Inlet ValveDishwasher$15–$40Moderate
Bake ElementOven & Range$15–$40Easy
Oven Temperature SensorOven & Range$15–$30Easy
Turntable MotorMicrowave$15–$30Easy
Evaporator Fan MotorRefrigerator$40–$120Moderate
Start Relay and OverloadRefrigerator$12–$45Easy
Water Inlet ValveRefrigerator$30–$95Moderate
Defrost ThermostatRefrigerator$15–$50Moderate
Defrost HeaterRefrigerator$30–$95Advanced
ThermistorRefrigerator$10–$35Moderate
Ice Maker AssemblyRefrigerator$80–$260Moderate
Main Control BoardRefrigerator$90–$340Moderate
Drain PumpDishwasher$35–$120Moderate
Door Latch and Switch AssemblyDishwasher$20–$80Easy
Heating ElementDishwasher$25–$85Moderate
Float SwitchDishwasher$10–$35Easy
Door GasketDishwasher$20–$75Easy
Rack Roller and Adjuster KitDishwasher$12–$50Easy
Detergent DispenserDishwasher$30–$100Moderate
Circulation Pump and MotorDishwasher$90–$330Advanced
Broil ElementOven & Range$20–$75Easy
Oven IgniterOven & Range$25–$90Moderate
Surface Burner IgniterOven & Range$20–$95Moderate
Radiant Surface ElementOven & Range$25–$100Moderate
Infinite SwitchOven & Range$20–$70Moderate
Oven Door GasketOven & Range$20–$80Easy
Oven Door HingesOven & Range$30–$120Moderate
Electronic Control BoardOven & Range$90–$380Moderate
Door Interlock Switch SetMicrowave$10–$40Moderate
Turntable Coupler and Roller RingMicrowave$8–$30Easy
Grease and Charcoal FiltersMicrowave$12–$45Easy
Cavity Lamp and SocketMicrowave$5–$25Easy
Vent Fan MotorMicrowave$40–$140Moderate
Control Board or TouchpadMicrowave$50–$220Moderate
MagnetronMicrowave$55–$190Advanced
High-Voltage Diode and CapacitorMicrowave$10–$60Advanced
Start Relay and OverloadFreezer$12–$45Easy
Door GasketFreezer$40–$140Easy
Temperature Control ThermostatFreezer$25–$90Moderate
Defrost ThermostatFreezer$15–$50Moderate
Defrost TimerFreezer$25–$80Moderate
Evaporator Fan MotorFreezer$40–$130Moderate
Defrost HeaterFreezer$30–$100Advanced
Lid Hinge and LockFreezer$12–$60Easy
Cooling FanWine Cooler$20–$70Easy
Thermoelectric ModuleWine Cooler$30–$100Moderate
Door GasketWine Cooler$30–$110Easy
Temperature Control BoardWine Cooler$50–$200Moderate
Compressor Start RelayWine Cooler$15–$55Easy
Door Hinge SetWine Cooler$20–$80Moderate
Interior LED StripWine Cooler$15–$50Easy
Shelf or RackWine Cooler$25–$90Easy
Grease FilterRange Hood$15–$65Easy
Charcoal FilterRange Hood$15–$55Easy
Blower WheelRange Hood$20–$80Moderate
Blower MotorRange Hood$60–$260Moderate
Speed SwitchRange Hood$12–$90Easy
Light Socket and LampRange Hood$8–$40Easy
Damper FlapRange Hood$10–$40Easy

Prices are typical ranges for the category, not Thermador quotes. Expect OEM components on this tier to sit at or above the top of each range.

Oven & Range partsRange Hood partsDishwasher partsRefrigerator partsFreezer partsWine Cooler partsMicrowave parts

Thermador repair by state

Every state with a listed Thermador business. Each opens the full list for that state with ratings, licensing and phone numbers.

Alabama AL1Alaska AK1Arizona AZ2California CA8Colorado CO2Connecticut CT1Florida FL8Georgia GA3Idaho ID2Illinois IL3Indiana IN1Kansas KS1Louisiana LA1Maine ME1Maryland MD2Massachusetts MA1Michigan MI2Minnesota MN1Missouri MO1Montana MT1Nebraska NE2Nevada NV2New Hampshire NH2New Jersey NJ1New York NY2North Carolina NC2Ohio OH1Oklahoma OK1Oregon OR2Pennsylvania PA1South Carolina SC3South Dakota SD1Tennessee TN2Texas TX10Utah UT1Vermont VT1Virginia VA5Washington WA1Wisconsin WI2Wyoming WY1

Thermador repair — common questions

Do I need a technician authorised by Thermador, or will any repair company do?
Thermador sits in the luxury tier, where authorised service is the practical route rather than a formality. Factory-authorised service is the practical route, not a formality. Authorised technicians get the service documentation, the diagnostic tooling and — decisively — the parts account. A generalist can often diagnose the fault and then be unable to buy the component. If you would rather use an independent, ask one question before you pay a diagnostic fee: can you obtain Thermador parts? A technician who cannot buy the component cannot finish the job however good the diagnosis is.
Are Thermador parts expensive, and where do they come from?
Parts move through brand distributors rather than general retailers, carry the highest prices in the trade, and usually need the full model and serial number to order, because running changes within a model are common. Budget for a parts wait. For Thermador specifically, parts are usually sourced through: Brand distributors. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right component.
I have a rangetop and a built-in refrigerator, both this brand. One technician for both?
Possibly, but do not assume it. Professional-style cooking, sealed-system refrigeration and ventilation are three different disciplines, and gas work carries its own qualification on top. A shop that has genuinely worked across all of them exists, and it is worth asking exactly that question rather than relying on the badge. If you need both appliances seen, ask whether one visit can cover them — it may still be two technicians, but one call-out.
How do I know whether a technician is qualified for the gas side?
Ask, in those words, and expect a specific answer. Appliance repair and gas work are separate qualifications, and the parts of a professional range that involve gas — valves, the manifold, the regulator, the connection — are not somewhere to accept a vague reassurance. Igniters, spark modules and electrical controls are appliance work and a general technician can handle them. Describe your symptom precisely and the right side of that line usually becomes obvious.
The hood extracts less than it used to. Where does that fault live?
Usually in the extraction path rather than at the hood itself. Blowers lose performance, dampers stick, filters clog and long duct runs accumulate grease — any of which reduces airflow without an obvious failure. Clean or replace the filters first, since that is homeowner work and resolves a fair number of these. If airflow is still down, say how long the duct run is and where it goes when you call; on a professional installation it is frequently the relevant detail.
How do I find Thermador repair near me?
This page lists 86 listed businesses across 40 states whose profile names Thermador among the brands they service, ranked by rating and then review count. Every listing carries a direct phone number — there is no lead form and no referral fee. Compare two or three on rating, licensing and years in business, then call the one that explains the fault most clearly.
Which Thermador appliances can be repaired?
Thermador builds professional-style cooking, ventilation, dishwashers, built-in refrigeration, freezers, microwaves and wine storage — a kitchen suite with no laundry. Listed Thermador pros currently cover refrigerator, oven & range, washer, dryer, dishwasher, ice maker and more. As a rule of thumb, repair is the better value when the quote comes in under half the replacement price and the machine still has a meaningful share of its expected life left.
What should I have ready before I call about my Thermador appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. Say which appliance it is when you book. Cooking, refrigeration and ventilation under this badge are three distinct skill sets. That is usually enough for a technician to quote accurately over the phone instead of quoting a range.
Is it worth repairing my Thermador appliance, or should I replace it?
Built-in and professional-grade equipment. Finding the right technician matters more here than anywhere else in the directory. The site's value estimator prices luxury machines at 2.2× a category's typical new price, then depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame the decision: compare the quoted repair against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. Ask for parts and labour as separate figures so you can see which one is driving the total.

Need Thermador repair?

Every business on ApplianceRepairListing is listed free and answers its own phone. Compare two or three, confirm licensing, check they can obtain Thermador parts, and book the one that explains the fault clearly.

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