Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Phoenix and the Maricopa County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Phoenix
40 repair companies serve Phoenix from within 30 miles. 20 list an address in Phoenix, and the rest are spread across Glendale (20). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Of those, 9 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Appliance Fix Experts, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Phoenix. 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.6, 2.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
Closest matches for Phoenix: Click and done home services LLC (3.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 125 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Phoenix (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 232 reviews); Frost Appliance (2.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Midtown Phoenix (6.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 296 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
The Usual Washer Culprits in Phoenix
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Phoenix, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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.
What Phoenix Owners Should Know
City of Phoenix Water Services Department, which supplies Phoenix, reports hardness of 187-278 ppm (about 10.9-16.2 grains per gallon) total hardness in the distribution system, per the city's report; hard water that can cause scaling. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Phoenix: 2022 Water Quality Report
The City of Phoenix lists 36 residential historic districts on its historic property register, including Encanto-Palmcroft, Willo and Roosevelt. Source: City of Phoenix: Residential Historic Districts
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Phoenix
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Phoenix, AZ
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Before you call a Phoenix 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.