When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. We sort the Capitola listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Capitola
40 repair companies serve Capitola from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Capitola itself, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (9), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (5). Of those, 2 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Appliance Repair Technologies Capitola is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Capitola. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 0.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washers | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
Closest matches for Capitola: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Baker Brothers Furniture & Appliance (11.6 miles away, based in Watsonville, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Gilroy, 4.7 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Washer Repair Involves
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Capitola quote:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Capitola
Washer calls in Capitola most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Capitola
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Capitola, CA
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Capitola
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Capitola technician gets at the parts.