Commercial laundry repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home washer takes on coin-op or on-premise laundry equipment. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Malibu, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Malibu
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Malibu. 1 list an address in Malibu, and the rest are spread across Thousand Oaks (13), Calabasas (10), and Westlake Village (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. The closest is Topline Appliance Repair Agoura Hills, about 7.6 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Malibu names commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 7.6, 7.7 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
The leading options for Malibu are ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (22.0 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (31.0 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (30.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (31.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Water not filling or not draining
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Malibu
Most washer calls in Malibu come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
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).
Questions to Ask a Malibu Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Malibu, CA
What is a washer-extractor?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
Other Washer Repair in Malibu
Commercial Washer Repair Near Malibu
Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number from each machine's data plate, whether it is a top-load coin machine or a front-load washer-extractor, and any code on the display. A Malibu technician can then bring the right parts.