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 Taft, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Taft CA
Within 30 miles of Taft there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Taft, and the rest are spread across Bakersfield (30) and Anaheim (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Taft. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 21.9, 22.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Taft: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Service & Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.1 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bakersfield Area Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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 spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - 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.
Laundry Notes for Taft, CA
Most washer calls in Taft 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 Taft
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Taft, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Other Washer Repair in Taft
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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.