Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Fillmore list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Fillmore CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fillmore. Other nearby bases include Camarillo (12), Thousand Oaks (12), and Simi Valley (7). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repairs in Moorpark, CA, around 8.2 miles out. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fillmore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.2, 8.3, 8.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
First up for Fillmore: Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliances (19.5 miles away, based in Canoga Park, 4.7 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coastal fix appliance repair (22.3 miles away, based in Calabasas, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Fillmore Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Fillmore 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 Fillmore Washer Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fillmore, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why won't my washer spin?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew 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.