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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Santa Fe Springs and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving Santa Fe Springs, CA
40 repair companies serve Santa Fe Springs from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Santa Fe Springs itself, and the rest are spread across Downey (11), Whittier (9), and Buena Park (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is General Service Plumbing Whittier, about 2.1 miles away. 10 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.5, 2.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Santa Fe Springs list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); SP Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Hawaiian Gardens, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Downey, 4.4 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Fe Springs
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
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
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Santa Fe Springs
Before replacing a washer in Santa Fe Springs, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Laundry Notes for Santa Fe Springs, CA
Most washer calls in Santa Fe Springs 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 Santa Fe Springs
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Fe Springs, CA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Santa Fe Springs faster and cheaper.