A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Kentfield list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Kentfield, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kentfield. The rest are spread across San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Mill Valley (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The closest is Appliance Pros Mechanichs | Larkspur, about 1.2 miles away. 9 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
First up for Kentfield: All State Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (12.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
The Usual Washer Culprits in Kentfield
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Water, Power and Safety First
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Kentfield, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Local Notes for Kentfield
Most washer calls in Kentfield 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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Kentfield
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Kentfield, CA
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Before you call a Kentfield technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.