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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lakewood and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Lakewood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lakewood. 1 of them are based in Lakewood itself, and the rest are spread across Long Beach (15), Hawaiian Gardens (4), and Cerritos (3). Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service in Lakewood, around 0.6 miles out. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
Closest matches for Lakewood: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradise Appliance Service (4.9 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); SP Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Hawaiian Gardens, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Long Beach, 4.3 stars from 953 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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: $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.
What Lakewood Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lakewood 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 Lakewood Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lakewood, CA
Why won't my washer spin?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why is there water left in my washer?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Lakewood faster and cheaper.