If your LG washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Shoreline, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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LG Washer Repair Near Shoreline
40 repair companies serve Shoreline from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Shoreline, and other nearby bases include Seattle (10), Bothell (6), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. No company within 90 miles of Shoreline mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shoreline. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Shoreline: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (5.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Appliances Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (6.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
LG Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes LG Washer Repairs Different
The door must lock before a cycle runs, and a door lock sensor, missing door magnet, bent latch or laundry caught in the gasket can trigger the dE code. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide
On LG front loaders the drain pump filter sits behind a service panel in the lower left corner and must be drained and unscrewed to clean. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
What LG Says to Check First
- Off balance, shaking. For the UE code, LG says to redistribute the load evenly, avoid overfilling the drum, and make sure the washer is level. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide
- Washer not draining. For the OE drain code, LG says to check the drain hose for kinks or clogs and then clean the drain pump filter. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List
Reading a LG Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freeze warning; the drum, hoses or taps may be frozen and need to be thawed. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
| PE | The water level sensor cannot read the water level. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
| tE | A temperature sensor fault. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
Full list: LG Washer Error Codes Explained: UE, LE, OE and More.
When to Call for LG Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Shoreline Washer Call
Keeping a LG Washer Running
- Clean the water inlet filters when they clog, which happens more in hard-water areas, by soaking them in white vinegar or a scale remover. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
- Clean the front load drain pump filter at least monthly, more often with heavy use. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
Budgeting for a LG Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a LG washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Shoreline
Most washer calls in Shoreline 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Shoreline
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
LG Washer Repair FAQs: Shoreline, WA
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your LG washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.