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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Millbrae that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Millbrae CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Millbrae. 3 of them are based in Millbrae itself, and the rest are spread across Burlingame (12), San Mateo (9), and South San Francisco (7). 10 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Kitchen Aid Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Millbrae. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
First up for Millbrae: Commercial Home Products (4.3 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepair (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Delta High End Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
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
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 not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Millbrae. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Laundry Notes for Millbrae, CA
Most washer calls in Millbrae 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 Millbrae
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Millbrae, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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 Millbrae technician can then bring the right parts for either one.