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 Lake Wildwood list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lake Wildwood
Within 30 miles of Lake Wildwood there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Auburn (10), Rocklin (7), and Lincoln (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Forrest Appliance Repair, around 7.8 miles out. 6 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 23 businesses.
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 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.8, 7.9, 15.3 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Lake Wildwood: Forrest Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 151 reviews); Appliance Repair Rus.co (29.1 miles away, based in Rocklin, 4.6 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
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 leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Lake Wildwood. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Around Lake Wildwood
Most washer calls in Lake Wildwood 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 Lake Wildwood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Wildwood, CA
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Lake Wildwood technician can then bring the right parts for either one.