company is actually reliable

I usually look at a mix of things: how long they’ve been around, what people say on Yelp/Thumbtack, and how they talk about their work on the website. InterTech Appliance Repair has a pretty consistent profile – they focus specifically on appliance repair, offer same‑day or next‑day service in MD/DC/VA, and their techs explain the issue instead of just saying “board is bad, pay up”. You’ll still want to check recent reviews for your area, but as a starting point they’re a solid example of a company that cares about reputation, not just one‑time jobs.