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.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Hawthorne, CA
Within 30 miles of Hawthorne there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Hawthorne itself, and the rest are spread across Inglewood (10), Gardena (6), and Redondo Beach (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 5 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Top Appliance Repair Hawthorne, around 0.4 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Mention washer work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
At the top of the Hawthorne list: Wizard Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (6.0 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.4 stars from 485 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (3.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Hawthorne
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
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 Hawthorne
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:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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.
Local Notes for Hawthorne
Most washer calls in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Hawthorne, CA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Hawthorne faster and cheaper.