A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Riviera Beach list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Riviera Beach FL
Within 30 miles of Riviera Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Riviera Beach, and other nearby bases include West Palm Beach (25), Lake Park (2), and Palm Beach Gardens (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. Sub-Zero Northbound Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Riviera Beach. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Riviera Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
The leading options for Riviera Beach are Mr. Appliance of the Palm Beaches (5.5 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews); Romano's Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mobile TV & Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 180 reviews); NorthStar Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Lake Park, 4.7 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
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 leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Riviera Beach. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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 Riviera Beach
Most washer calls in Riviera Beach 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Riviera Beach
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Riviera Beach, FL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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.