When a washer quits in Bakersfield, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. Below are the companies within reach of Bakersfield, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Bakersfield, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bakersfield. 39 of them are based in Bakersfield itself, and other nearby bases include Anaheim (1). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Artur's Top Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 2 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bakersfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
Closest matches for Bakersfield: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bakersfield Area Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Taft, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Service & Repair (7.0 miles away, 4.1 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Bakersfield Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Bakersfield, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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.
Laundry Notes for Bakersfield, CA
Most washer calls in Bakersfield 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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Bakersfield
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Bakersfield, CA
Why is there water left in my washer?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Bakersfield
Washing Machine Repair Near Bakersfield
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Bakersfield faster and cheaper.