About AVIV
At AVIV Appliance Pros, we believe great service begins with great people, strong relationships, and a genuine commitment to the community we call home. AVIV is locally and independently owned by Charleston entrepreneurs Mike Schmidt and Jeff Shavelson, who share a simple goal: to provide our neighbors, local businesses, and community organizations with exceptional service and value.
Our roots date back to 1999. Although we rebranded as AVIV Appliance Pros in 2025 to reflect our growth and long-term vision, the foundation of our company remains the same: local leadership, experienced professionals, personal accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
We live here. We raise our families here. We do business here. That’s why we are personally invested in the reputation AVIV earns with every customer we serve. Our community matters to us, and our core values guide everything we do, from the way we treat our customers and support our team to the way we stand behind our work.
As AVIV continues to grow, we remain focused on building an even stronger local company, one that combines the expertise, resources, and capabilities of a leading service organization with the personal relationships and accountability that come with local ownership.
Local ownership. Local leadership. A team committed to serving our community for years to come.
Real. local. reliable.
When you call us, you’re not dealing with a corporate call center or a company owned by investors in another state. You’re working with real people who live here, work here, and care about the customers we serve every day.
Our leadership team remains accessible, hands-on, and committed to delivering honest service, quality workmanship, and long-term relationships—not quick transactions.
We’ve built AVIV Pros on the belief that trust matters. That means showing up when we say we will, treating customers with respect, and standing behind our work long after the job is done.
As we continue to grow, our mission stays the same: provide dependable service with the kind of personal care only a local company can offer.
AVIV Core Values
Professional by Nature
We are the standard-setters in our industry. Our appearance, actions, and outcomes reflect the pride we take in being true professionals.
Integrity Always
We do the right thing—even when it’s hard, even when no one’s watching. Trust is earned, and we never take it for granted.
Customer-Centered Excellence
Our work begins and ends with the customer. We listen, we solve, we serve—with the kind of care and clarity that turns first-time clients into lifelong advocates.
Pride in Every Detail
We’re not just fixing appliances—we’re restoring confidence in a home. Our craft matters. Our pride shows in every clean, calibrated, and complete job we deliver.
Innovate to Elevate
We challenge the status quo, use smarter tools, and embrace new methods to deliver results others can’t—or won’t. We are redefining what it means to be in the appliance repair business. With pride, passion, and professionalism, we raise the reputation of our industry every day.
Collaboration is Our Power
No heroics, no silos. We win together by supporting each other, sharing ideas, and building a culture of trust and teamwork.
Own the Outcome
We don’t pass the buck. We take responsibility, follow through, and finish strong—every time.
Raise the Bar
We hold ourselves to a higher standard—not because we have to, but because that’s who we are. We never settle for average when excellence is within reach.
Give Thanks
We express appreciation every day—for our customers’ trust, our team’s dedication, and the opportunities to serve. Gratitude drives us to exceed expectations and treat every interaction as a privilege.
Built on trust. backed by expertise.
Still Locally Owned. Still Personally Invested.
While many companies in the industry have become corporate and impersonal, AVIV Pros remains independently owned and community-focused. We believe customers deserve honest service, real accountability, and a team they can actually get to know and trust.
Coming Soon: Meet the AVIV Team
Behind every service call is a team of real people who care about doing the job the right way. From leadership to technicians, AVIV Pros was built by people who believe in hard work, honest communication, and treating customers like neighbors—not numbers. As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: delivering dependable service with a personal touch our community can count on.
Check back soon for team photos and bios!
Leadership Team
Mike Schmidt
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Technicians
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customer support
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Meet the team
Behind every repair is a dedicated team of technicians, customer service specialists, and amin who care about keeping your home running smoothly. At AVIV Appliance Pros, we’re proud of the people who make our service personal, professional, and dependable.
professional affiliations & Community outreach
AVIV Appliance Pros is a proud member of the United Appliance Servicers Association (UASA) and the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA).
Through UASA, we stay connected with the latest advancements, training, and best practices in the appliance repair industry. Our CFESA membership highlights our dedication to technical excellence and professionalism in servicing commercial food equipment.
We’re always honored to sponsor local charities and community initiatives, including the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center.
New look. Same local team.
our story
AVIV Appliance Pros was originally founded in 1999 by Ofer and Tara Hubara with a commitment to providing reliable service and building lasting relationships within the community. Through years of hard work and customer trust, the company established a reputation for dependable service, honest communication, and quality workmanship.
In 2024, longtime industry professionals Mike and Jeff purchased the company with a shared vision of continuing that legacy while investing in the future of the business. In 2025, the company rebranded as AVIV Appliance Pros to reflect its continued growth and expanding services, while staying true to the values and customer-first approach the company was built on.
Today, AVIV remains locally owned and independently operated, focused on delivering professional service with a personal touch. As the company continues to grow, the mission remains the same: treat customers the right way, stand behind the work, and build relationships that last for years to come.