Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Silver Lakes and the San Bernardino County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Silver Lakes
Within 30 miles of Silver Lakes there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Victorville (7), Hesperia (7), and Apple Valley (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 4 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Same-Day Appliance Fix in Victorville, around 15.2 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Silver Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.2, 15.8, 16.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 24 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Silver Lakes are Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Hesperia, 4.6 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Victorville Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apple Valley Applaince Repair. (23.8 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 2.9 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Silver Lakes
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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 Silver Lakes
Most washer calls in Silver Lakes 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 Silver Lakes
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Silver Lakes, CA
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Washer Repair by Brand in Silver Lakes
Washing Machine Repair Near Silver Lakes
Before you call a Silver Lakes 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.