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. The Ellettsville list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Ellettsville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ellettsville. The rest are spread across Greenwood (12), Bloomington (8), and Indianapolis (7). Distances run up to about 41 miles. Nearest on the list: Mike's Custom Service, around 1.5 miles out. 16 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ellettsville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 6.3, 6.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
The leading options for Ellettsville are McCollum Appliance Repair (32.5 miles away, based in Greenwood, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Mike's Custom Service (1.5 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews); Nate's Appliance Repair & HVAC (36.2 miles away, based in Indianapolis, 4.8 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve's Appliance Repair Sales & Service (15.8 miles away, based in Martinsville, 4.0 stars from 41 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
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.
Around Ellettsville
Most washer calls in Ellettsville 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.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Ellettsville
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Ellettsville, IN
What should I check before calling?
Why won't my washer drain?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Before you call a Ellettsville 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.