Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Apple Valley list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Apple Valley
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Apple Valley. 5 list an address in Apple Valley, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (11), Victorville (7), and Hesperia (7). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Appliance Repair Inc is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Apple Valley. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.6, 4.0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
At the top of the Apple Valley list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Hesperia, 4.6 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Victorville Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Family Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Apple Valley. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Apple Valley
Most washer calls in Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Apple Valley, CA
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.