Washer & Dryer Repair in California, MD

In California, most appliance repair companies that fix dryers also fix washers, but some list laundry work far more prominently than others. We sort the California listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.

Washer & Dryer Repair Near California

40 repair companies serve California from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Alexandria (5), Waldorf (4), and Fort Washington (4). Distances run up to about 47 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 18.7 miles out. 17 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether California is inside its regular service area.

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.

At the top of the California list: Appliance Guys (21.3 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Appliance Care (45.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (43.1 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Washer Problems Worth a Call

• Washer will not spin or agitate
• Musty smell from a front-loader
• Water left in the drum after the cycle

Dryer Problems Worth a Call

• Clothes still damp after a full cycle
• Drum turns but the air stays cool
• Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum

How the Washer Side of the Call Works

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 California

Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a California quote:

• Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
• Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• 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.

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
• 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)

Local Notes for California

Washer calls in California most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.

Questions to Ask a California Technician

• Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
• If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
• Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?

Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: California, MD

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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the California technician gets at the parts.