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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Santa Monica, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Santa Monica
40 repair companies serve Santa Monica from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Santa Monica, and other nearby bases include Los Angeles (9), Beverly Hills (8), and Culver City (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 8 mention washer or dryer work by name. Everest Tower Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Santa Monica. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.5 |
The leading options for Santa Monica are WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (5.3 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SoCal Appliance Repair Pros (6.2 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 263 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Monica Appliance Repair Services (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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 not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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: $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 Santa Monica
Most washer calls in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Monica, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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 Santa Monica technician can then bring the right parts for either one.