Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Santa Clara.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Santa Clara
Within 30 miles of Santa Clara there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 list an address in Santa Clara, and the rest are spread across Sunnyvale (14) and San Jose (13). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Nearest on the list: Fast Appliance Repair Santa Clara, around 0.9 miles out. 2 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Mention washers | 5 |
Closest matches for Santa Clara: Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (7.3 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance (4.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.1 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Milpitas, 4.3 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Santa Clara
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Santa Clara quote:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Santa Clara, CA
Washer calls in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Clara, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Other Dryer Repair in Santa Clara
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Santa Clara technician gets at the parts.