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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Urbandale, IA
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Urbandale. 5 list an address in Urbandale, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), West Des Moines (2), and Ankeny (2). Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Harper Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Urbandale. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Urbandale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
The leading options for Urbandale are Westside Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Urbandale Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Urbandale
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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Urbandale
Most washer calls in Urbandale 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Urbandale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Urbandale, IA
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Before you call a Urbandale 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.