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 Lawndale list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Lawndale, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lawndale. 2 of them are based in Lawndale itself, and other nearby bases include Torrance (9), Inglewood (9), and Gardena (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 4 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: A+ Appliance Repair Lawndale, around 0.1 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lawndale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 0.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
Closest matches for Lawndale: Wizard Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (6.8 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (1.5 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.4 stars from 485 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Lawndale, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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 Lawndale
Most washer calls in Lawndale 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).
Before You Book in Lawndale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lawndale, CA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Lawndale faster and cheaper.