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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood Park, FL
Within 30 miles of Lakewood Park there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Vero Beach (10), Port St. Lucie (10), and Fort Pierce (7). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 14 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Tempest Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Lakewood Park. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakewood Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.4, 3.7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
At the top of the Lakewood Park list: Quality Home Repair Services LLC (8.7 miles away, based in Fort Pierce, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Vero Beach (10.4 miles away, based in Vero Beach, 4.8 stars from 364 reviews); Tempest Appliance Services (2.5 miles away, based in Vero Beach, 4.9 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (18.0 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Lakewood Park Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Water, Power and Safety First
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Lakewood Park, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lakewood Park
Most washer calls in Lakewood 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.
Before You Book in Lakewood Park
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lakewood Park, FL
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Why is my washer leaking?
Why won't my washer spin?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Lakewood Park
Before you call a Lakewood Park 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.