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Steve Schmahl
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Steve Schmahl
Appliance Technician

Fun Fact:
Steve is not fond of snakes.

Meet Steve!

With 19 years of appliance repair experience and a background in mechanics, Steve Schmahl knows his way around a toolbox—and around just about every major home appliance. Armed with his trusty variable speed cordless drill, Steve's range of brand experience and dedication to his craft ensure top-notch service on every project.

Steve transitioned into appliance repair to follow his passion for hands-on problem solving and now brings that same commitment to helping AHS members through Video Chat support.

Customer satisfaction is Steve's top priority. He truly enjoys seeing the smiles on homeowners' faces at the end of each job. Safety always comes first, and he advises homeowners to equip themselves with the proper tools for DIY projects. His favorite repair advice? Plan ahead—success starts with preparation.

Besides being a Video Chat Expert, Steve also reviews content as an Expert Editor for the Home Matters blog—ensuring appliance advice is credible and approachable.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys fishing, hiking, and tackling DIY endeavors.
If you’re looking for ingenuity and commitment to customer satisfaction, video chat with an appliance Expert like Steve.

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vetted Experts*

With decades of experience under their toolbelts, our team of repair Experts can help with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance and other general repair issues. They’ll assess the problem, help you fix it in real time, or confirm when it’s time to make a service request for an in-person Pro—all via the AHS app.

Video chat and more, all in the AHS app
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About video chat

*Video chat available as a member benefit with select AHS plans. Video chat hours are from 8AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

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