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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Arcadia, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Arcadia
40 repair companies serve Arcadia from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Arcadia itself, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (17), Sierra Madre (3), and Temple City (3). The closest is Immediate Arcadia Appliance Repair Pro, about 0.5 miles away. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 2.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Arcadia: RepairBest Appliance Services (6.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in La Puente, 4.8 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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 leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Arcadia
Most washer calls in Arcadia 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 Arcadia Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Arcadia, CA
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Arcadia technician can then bring the right parts for either one.