Appliance Installation in San Francisco and the Peninsula

New appliance in the driveway, old one still in the hole? We swap electric- and water-connected appliances like-for-like: dishwashers, disposals, over-the-range microwaves, washers and dryers.

What we install

Like-for-like means the connections exist and the new unit matches them — then it’s careful work: old unit out without wrecking the floors, new supply lines and hoses (never reuse the old ones), the unit leveled, secured, and run through a full test cycle with a leak check before we leave. Doors that need reversing get reversed; the packaging leaves with us.

Gas-connected appliances are coordinate-only: we arrange the right installer and manage it on one invoice.

How we approach it

The old unit comes out on protection, not dragged across the floor — the most common appliance-swap damage is a gouged floor, and it’s avoidable. New supply lines and hoses go on every time, because a reused ten-year-old fill hose behind a washer is a flood waiting for a quiet weekend. The new unit gets leveled so doors sit true and drains pitch right, secured per its own instructions, and then actually run: a full cycle, water on, connections watched dry for the slow leak. Doors reversed if the kitchen needs it, and the box and old unit hauled off.

When to book it

Book it once the new appliance has arrived and the connections are already in place — that’s what makes it a swap rather than a project. If it turns out the hookups aren’t there, or the unit is gas, we’ll tell you at the visit and line up the right trade instead of forcing it.

Commonly paired with: minor plumbing for the water side and minor electrical for the power side, when a connection needs attention first.

Scope, plainly

  • Appliance swaps — electric/water (dishwasher, disposal, OTR micro, W/D) — Like-for-like replacement.

What this doesn't cover

The limits above are the honest line. Major remodels, permit-requiring work, and full rebuilds are project territory — we'll tell you plainly at the walk-through, and when a job needs a licensed specialty trade we coordinate vetted subs on one invoice.

What it costs

One published member rate — $125/hr — booked in half- or full-day visits. No per-job quotes, no padding. Handled members draw on included monthly hours first. See membership pricing →

Hello Handy app My List screen showing the master to-do list

There's an app for the list

Snap a photo of the appliance installation, it lands on your list — we handle the rest.

Common questions

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What happens at the walk-through?

About an hour. We do a light inspection of the property — walking the rooms, documenting your mechanicals and appliances, noting any obvious issues — then sit down with your list and discuss how we can help. That visit starts your home's record.

How do I book a visit? How far out?

Add tasks in the app or by text, then book a half-day or full-day block when you're ready. Members typically get a visit within a week or two; the seasonal rush can stretch that, which is one reason members get priority scheduling.

How do the two plans work?

Annual Membership ($399/yr) is access: the documented walk-through, your list managed by us, priority scheduling, and the crew at $125/hr whenever you book. Handled ($499/mo) is "we run the home": everything in Annual, plus a seasonal care plan we execute in the background and 3 crew hours a month included.

What's included in the membership vs. billed hourly?

The membership covers the walk-through, your home record, list management, and scheduling. Labor is one published rate for everyone — $125/hr. For Handled members the included monthly hours come first; anything beyond bills at the same $125/hr.

Ready to get the appliance installation handled?

The walk-through is free, and there’s nothing to commit to. We come to you, learn the home, and you decide from there.

Serving San Francisco down the Peninsula to Cupertino

Where we do this work

Everywhere we serve →

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