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 Truckee and the Nevada County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving Truckee, CA
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Truckee. 1 list an address in Truckee, and other nearby bases include Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (2). 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Costi's Appliance Repair, around 4.8 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 13.9, 18.6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Truckee are Mr. Appliance of Reno (24.6 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Truckee Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Around Truckee
Most washer calls in Truckee 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).
Questions to Ask a Truckee Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Truckee, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Truckee
Washing Machine Repair Near Truckee
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Truckee faster and cheaper.