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 Mira Monte that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Mira Monte CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mira Monte. The rest are spread across Oxnard (13), Ventura (12), and Camarillo (11). Logan FreezerFix Ventura is the nearest, roughly 10.3 miles from Mira Monte. Of those, 3 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.3, 10.5, 10.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Mira Monte list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (26.1 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Excel Oxnard Appliance Techs (18.2 miles away, based in Oxnard, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superman Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Around Mira Monte
Most washer calls in Mira Monte 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 Mira Monte Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Mira Monte, CA
Why won't my washer spin?
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Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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 Mira Monte technician can then bring the right parts for either one.