Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Cotati
Within 30 miles of Cotati there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Cotati itself, and other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Santa Rosa (7), and Novato (5). 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is ALTAMIRANO APPLIANCE REFRIGERATION, INC., about 0.4 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.1, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
First up for Cotati: Kelly's Appliance Center (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (7.7 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Around Cotati
Most washer calls in Cotati 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).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Cotati
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Cotati, CA
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Washer Repair by Brand in Cotati
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Before you call a Cotati 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.