When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. The companies below serve Emeryville and the Alameda County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Emeryville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Emeryville. 2 list an address in Emeryville, and other nearby bases include Oakland (20), Berkeley (9), and Albany (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 4 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Bright Emeryville Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
Closest matches for Emeryville: Prime Fix Appliances Repair (6.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All State Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Lid or door will not unlock
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
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 Emeryville quote:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Have These Handy
- 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Emeryville
Washer calls in Emeryville 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
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
Before You Book in Emeryville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Emeryville, CA
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Do you cover Emeryville and nearby towns?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Emeryville technician gets at the parts.