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 Hobe Sound, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Hobe Sound, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hobe Sound. The rest are spread across Port St. Lucie (10), Jupiter (7), and Stuart (7). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Of those, 11 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Brands Appliance Center Repair, around 6.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.8, 8.0, 8.1 |
First up for Hobe Sound: Mr. Appliance of Stuart (10.5 miles away, based in Palm City, 4.7 stars from 313 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Palm Beach Gardens, 4.5 stars from 671 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (19.0 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nicks appliance llc (18.4 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Hobe Sound
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- 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.
What Hobe Sound Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Hobe Sound, FL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Hobe Sound faster and cheaper.