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 Woodside list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Woodside
Within 30 miles of Woodside there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Woodside, and the rest are spread across Redwood City (16), Menlo Park (7), and San Carlos (7). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Of those, 3 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Whizzes Appliance Repair Solutions, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 24 businesses.
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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 2.4, 2.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
At the top of the Woodside list: Commercial Home Products (11.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (9.2 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (7.0 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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
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 washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Woodside. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Woodside
Most washer calls in Woodside 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 Woodside Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Woodside, CA
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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 Woodside technician can then bring the right parts for either one.