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 La Palma list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near La Palma
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of La Palma. 1 list an address in La Palma, and other nearby bases include Buena Park (6), Hawaiian Gardens (4), and Anaheim (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Best La Palma Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.3, 1.3 |
Closest matches for La Palma: Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradise Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); SP Appliance (2.2 miles away, based in Hawaiian Gardens, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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 La Palma
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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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.
Laundry Notes for La Palma, CA
Most washer calls in La Palma 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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near La Palma
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: La Palma, 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 La Palma technician a trip for parts.