A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Desert Hot Springs list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Desert Hot Springs
Within 30 miles of Desert Hot Springs there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Desert Hot Springs itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Nearest on the list: Wolf Top Choice Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. Of those, 12 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Desert Hot Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.3, 3.8 |
| Mention washer work | 17 |
Closest matches for Desert Hot Springs: Synergy Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A To Z Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 66 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- 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 spinning or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Desert Hot Springs
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Desert Hot Springs Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Desert Hot Springs, CA
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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What should I check before calling?
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Before you call a Desert Hot Springs 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.