A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The East Palo Alto list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near East Palo Alto
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Palo Alto. 1 list an address in East Palo Alto, and the rest are spread across Palo Alto (14), Redwood City (10), and Menlo Park (8). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. Modest Appliance Repair Professionals is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from East Palo Alto. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
At the top of the East Palo Alto list: Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (5.5 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (7.8 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance ProCare — Repair Service in Palo Alto (7.7 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.7 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Los Altos, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 East Palo Alto
Most washer calls in East Palo Alto 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).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in East Palo Alto
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: East Palo Alto, CA
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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.