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 Port Hueneme that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Port Hueneme
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Port Hueneme. The rest are spread across Oxnard (13), Ventura (12), and Camarillo (12). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Excel Oxnard Appliance Techs is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Port Hueneme. 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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 a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.8, 2.9 |
The leading options for Port Hueneme are Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excel Oxnard Appliance Techs (1.4 miles away, based in Oxnard, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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: washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Port Hueneme. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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?
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 Port Hueneme
Most washer calls in Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Port Hueneme, CA
What stops a washer from spinning?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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 Port Hueneme technician can then bring the right parts for either one.