Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Winters, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Winters CA
Within 30 miles of Winters there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Winters, and the rest are spread across Fairfield (9), Vacaville (7), and West Sacramento (6). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Vaca Valley Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Winters. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winters. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 8.9, 9.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
At the top of the Winters list: Scapelli's Appliance Repairs (13.6 miles away, based in Vacaville, 4.6 stars from 180 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Napa, 4.7 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Bosch Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.6 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.6 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
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: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Winters
Most washer calls in Winters 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 Winters
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Winters, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
More Washing Machine Repair in Winters, CA
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Winters
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 Winters technician can then bring the right parts for either one.