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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Hawthorne, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Hawthorne
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hawthorne. 4 of them are based in Hawthorne itself, and the rest are spread across Inglewood (10), Gardena (6), and Redondo Beach (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 5 mention washer or dryer work by name. Top Appliance Repair Hawthorne is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Hawthorne. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hawthorne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
At the top of the Hawthorne list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.5 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (3.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (6.0 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Carson, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- 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 runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Hawthorne
Most washer calls in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hawthorne, CA
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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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.