Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Rancho Palos Verdes list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rancho Palos Verdes. 3 of them are based in Rancho Palos Verdes itself, and other nearby bases include Torrance (16), Redondo Beach (5), and Carson (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Prime Appliance Repair Palos Verdes Peninsula, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 2.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Rancho Palos Verdes: Wizard Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (14.5 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (8.3 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Fast Appliance Repair, LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Rolling Hills Estates, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
The Usual Washer Culprits in Rancho Palos Verdes
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Rancho Palos Verdes
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Rancho Palos Verdes Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Rancho Palos Verdes technician a trip for parts.