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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Santa Clara
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Santa Clara. 13 list an address in Santa Clara, and the rest are spread across Sunnyvale (14) and San Jose (13). Distances run up to about 4 miles. The closest is Fast Appliance Repair Santa Clara, about 0.9 miles away. 2 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 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 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
The leading options for Santa Clara are Bay Master Appliance (4.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (7.3 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.1 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (7.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Santa Clara
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Clara
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Santa Clara, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Laundry Notes for Santa Clara, CA
Most washer calls in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Clara, CA
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Santa Clara
Washing Machine Repair Near Santa Clara
Before you call a Santa Clara 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.