A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Sausalito and the Marin County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Sausalito
40 repair companies serve Sausalito from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Sausalito itself, and the rest are spread across San Francisco (26), Mill Valley (5), and San Rafael (3). 14 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Topline Sausalito Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Sausalito. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sausalito. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 2.1 |
| Mention washers | 16 |
First up for Sausalito: Prime Fix Appliances Repair (7.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All State Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (5.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Sausalito quote:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for Sausalito, CA
Washer calls in Sausalito 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).
Before You Book in Sausalito
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Sausalito, CA
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Sausalito technician gets at the parts.