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. 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 Bishop
6 repair companies serve Bishop from within 70 miles. 3 list an address in Bishop, and other nearby bases include Big Creek (1), Prather (1), and Oakhurst (1). Nearest on the list: Bill's Appliance Repair & Service, around 0.3 miles out. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The 4 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bishop is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (70 mi) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
At the top of the Bishop list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, lists Saturday hours); JennAir Appliance Repair (48.1 miles away, based in Big Creek, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (69.4 miles away, based in Oakhurst, 4.5 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill's Appliance Repair & Service (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 13 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Bishop
Before replacing a washer in Bishop, 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Around Bishop
Most washer calls in Bishop 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).
Questions to Ask a Bishop Washer Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Bishop technician a trip for parts.