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 Riverside list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Riverside CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Riverside. 22 of them are based in Riverside itself, and the rest are spread across Moreno Valley (9), Norco (3), and Corona (3). Nearest on the list: Urban Appliances Tech Services, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 10 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
Closest matches for Riverside: Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Quality Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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 bearing replacement: $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: $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?
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 Riverside, CA
Riverside Public Utilities, which supplies Riverside, reports hardness of about 180-210 mg/L as CaCO3, average 197 mg/L (about 12 grains per gallon; hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: 2025 Water Quality Report - Riverside Public Utilities
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 Riverside
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Riverside, CA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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 Riverside technician can then bring the right parts for either one.