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. Below are the companies within reach of Temple City, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near Temple City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Temple City. 3 list an address in Temple City, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (13), Alhambra (4), and San Marino (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Of those, 5 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Jeff's Temple City Appliance Servies, around 0.9 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
The leading options for Temple City are Fast-Fix Appliance Repair Service (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (5.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (4.5 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Temple City Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Temple City
Before replacing a washer in Temple City, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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 Temple City
Most washer calls in Temple City 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 Temple City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Temple City, CA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Temple City faster and cheaper.