Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Cloverdale that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Cloverdale CA
Within 60 miles of Cloverdale there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Novato (5), and Rohnert Park (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 16.8 miles from Cloverdale. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cloverdale is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cloverdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.8, 21.5, 23.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
The leading options for Cloverdale are Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Lakeport, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (29.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Clearlake, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (35.3 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Cloverdale Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cloverdale, CA
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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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.