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 East Lake-Orient Park list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in East Lake-Orient Park, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Lake-Orient Park. Other nearby bases include Tampa (25), Brandon (9), and Thonotosassa (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 10 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.1 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Lake-Orient Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 3.2, 4.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
At the top of the East Lake-Orient Park list: Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (7.3 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (4.1 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (7.1 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Temple Terrace, 4.6 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
The Usual Washer Culprits in East Lake-Orient Park
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in East Lake-Orient Park
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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?
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
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 East Lake-Orient Park
Most washer calls in East Lake-Orient Park 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in East Lake-Orient Park
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: East Lake-Orient Park, FL
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Why won't my washer spin?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a East Lake-Orient Park technician a trip for parts.