Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Santa Monica
40 repair companies serve Santa Monica from within 30 miles. 13 of them are based in Santa Monica itself, and other nearby bases include Los Angeles (9), Beverly Hills (8), and Culver City (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 8 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Everest Tower Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
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 | 49 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
At the top of the Santa Monica list: WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (5.3 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SoCal Appliance Repair Pros (6.2 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 263 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Monica
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
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?
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for Santa Monica
Most washer calls in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Monica, CA
Why won't my washer drain?
Is there anything I can try first?
Which areas near Santa Monica do these technicians cover?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Washer Repair by Brand in Santa Monica
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Before you call a Santa Monica 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.