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 Hollywood list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Hollywood, FL
40 repair companies serve Hollywood from within 30 miles. 22 list an address in Hollywood, and other nearby bases include Dania Beach (7), Fort Lauderdale (6), and Hallandale Beach (5). Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Ocean Appliance Service, Inc., around 0.3 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hollywood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
At the top of the Hollywood list: Max Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 5.0 stars from 1,024 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance and A/C (3.8 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 4.3 stars from 4,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lion Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Berqus Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Hollywood
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Hollywood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Hollywood
Most washer calls in Hollywood 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.
Before You Book in Hollywood
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Hollywood, FL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Hollywood faster and cheaper.