When a washer quits in Costa Mesa, 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. The Costa Mesa list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Costa Mesa
Within 30 miles of Costa Mesa there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 14 list an address in Costa Mesa, and other nearby bases include Newport Beach (11), Huntington Beach (4), and Santa Ana (4). Moore Appliance Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Costa Mesa. 4 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Costa Mesa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Costa Mesa list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Santa Ana, 4.7 stars from 546 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntington Beach (6.2 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ShortFix Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Newport Beach, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Costa Mesa, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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?
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 Costa Mesa
Most washer calls in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Costa Mesa, CA
What should I check before calling?
Which areas near Costa Mesa do these technicians cover?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Costa Mesa
Washing Machine Repair Near Costa Mesa
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Costa Mesa faster and cheaper.