When a washer quits in Satellite Beach, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Satellite Beach and the Brevard County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Satellite Beach, FL
33 repair companies serve Satellite Beach from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Merritt Island (5). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Pro First Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Satellite Beach. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 24 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 4.4, 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Satellite Beach list: Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (7.8 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RMJP Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Palm Bay, 4.9 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (5.8 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Merritt Island, 4.6 stars from 638 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
The Usual Washer Culprits in Satellite Beach
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Satellite Beach
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Satellite Beach, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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?
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 Satellite Beach Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Satellite Beach 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.
Questions to Ask a Satellite Beach Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Satellite Beach, FL
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Before you call a Satellite Beach 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.