Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Ridgecrest list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Ridgecrest CA
6 repair companies serve Ridgecrest from within 63 miles. 1 list an address in Ridgecrest, and the rest are spread across Rosamond (2), Barstow (2), and California City (1). Distances run up to about 62 miles. Rated companies nearby average 3.5 stars across 3 businesses. Tyler's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 6.0 miles from Ridgecrest. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ridgecrest is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ridgecrest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.0, 39.8, 60.2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 63 miles | 6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 0 |
Closest matches for Ridgecrest: Tyler's Appliance (6.0 miles away, 3.9 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scarlett Appliance Service (39.8 miles away, based in California City, lists Saturday hours); CrestLine Appliance Repair Service (62.3 miles away, based in Barstow); Monty’s Thrifty Appliance Service (60.2 miles away, based in Rosamond, 1.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Timer replacement: $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?
- 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.
What Ridgecrest Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Ridgecrest 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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Ridgecrest
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Ridgecrest, CA
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Other Washer Repair in Ridgecrest
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Ridgecrest
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.