Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The West Athens list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in West Athens, CA
40 repair companies serve West Athens from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Inglewood (10), Gardena (6), and Los Angeles (5). 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Appliance Repair Gardena Solutions Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from West Athens. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.2, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for West Athens: Wizard Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.4 stars from 485 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (3.9 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JennAir Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 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
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a West Athens Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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: $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?
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.
Local Notes for West Athens
Most washer calls in West Athens 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 West Athens
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: West Athens, CA
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Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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Before you call a West Athens 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.