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 Palmdale list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Palmdale CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Palmdale. 6 list an address in Palmdale, and other nearby bases include Santa Clarita (9), Lancaster (7), and La Cañada Flintridge (5). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. DJ Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Palmdale. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 2.9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
The leading options for Palmdale are Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allen & Sons Appliance (6.5 miles away, 3.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Clarita Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Santa Clarita, 4.7 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Palmdale Appliance Techs (3.4 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Palmdale. 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
What Palmdale Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Palmdale 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 Palmdale
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Palmdale, CA
Why won't my washer spin?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Palmdale
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.