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.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Oroville, CA
40 repair companies serve Oroville from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Oroville, and the rest are spread across Auburn (10), Rocklin (8), and Chico (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. The closest is Pye's Appliance Services, about 0.4 miles away. 10 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Oroville is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.1, 4.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
At the top of the Oroville list: A-1 Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northern Valley Appliance Services- Since 1957 (23.1 miles away, based in Chico, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (50.2 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.7 stars from 642 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Oroville
Most washer calls in Oroville 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 Oroville
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Oroville, CA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Oroville faster and cheaper.