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 Emeryville 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 Emeryville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Emeryville. 2 list an address in Emeryville, and other nearby bases include Oakland (20), Berkeley (9), and Albany (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Bright Emeryville Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Mention washer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
Closest matches for Emeryville: Prime Fix Appliances Repair (6.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All State Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
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
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Emeryville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 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: $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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Emeryville
Most washer calls in Emeryville 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).
Before You Book in Emeryville
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- 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: Emeryville, CA
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why won't my washer spin?
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.