Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The North Bend list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, North Bend WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Bend. 1 list an address in North Bend, and the rest are spread across Bellevue (12), Redmond (8), and Issaquah (6). Nearest on the list: Peacock Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. 11 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Bend. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 11.5, 12.1 |
At the top of the North Bend list: Up-liance Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (17.4 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Local Notes for North Bend
Most washer calls in North Bend 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 North Bend
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: North Bend, WA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
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Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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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.