Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Carson list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Carson, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carson. 4 list an address in Carson, and other nearby bases include Torrance (14), Long Beach (9), and Gardena (6). Nearest on the list: Dominguez Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
First up for Carson: Wizard Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); The Haus Appliances (5.1 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Long Beach, 4.3 stars from 953 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
The Usual Washer Culprits in Carson
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
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
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Carson
Before replacing a washer in Carson, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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?
- 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 Carson Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Carson 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).
Before You Book in Carson
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Carson, CA
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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 Carson technician a trip for parts.