Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Soledad list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Soledad
Within 60 miles of Soledad there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Soledad itself, and other nearby bases include Salinas (8), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). Of those, 5 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Andersen Appliance, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses. Soledad is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Soledad. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 21.4, 22.5 |
Closest matches for Soledad: Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.7 stars from 338 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Gilroy, 4.7 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Golden State Appliance Repair (34.3 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 208 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Soledad
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Soledad, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Around Soledad
Most washer calls in Soledad 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 Soledad
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Soledad, CA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Soledad faster and cheaper.