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. 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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Martinez
40 repair companies serve Martinez from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Martinez, and the rest are spread across Concord (19), Walnut Creek (8), and Pleasant Hill (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Doctor, around 0.4 miles out. 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Martinez. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.6, 2.8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
At the top of the Martinez list: ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (4.2 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
The Usual Washer Culprits in Martinez
What Gets Fixed on a Martinez Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Around Martinez
Most washer calls in Martinez 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 Martinez
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Martinez, CA
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Before you call a Martinez 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.