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 Valparaiso list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Valparaiso
28 repair companies serve Valparaiso from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Valparaiso, and other nearby bases include Gary (3), Crown Point (2), and Michigan City (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Emergency Appliance Repair Valparaiso is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Valparaiso. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.1, 6.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Valparaiso are Appliance Pro (21.7 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hiscox Service Inc (9.0 miles away, based in Chesterton, 4.0 stars from 70 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Valparaiso
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Valparaiso
Before replacing a washer in Valparaiso, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Valparaiso, IN
Most washer calls in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Valparaiso, IN
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Washer Repair by Brand in Valparaiso
Washing Machine Repair Near Valparaiso
Before you call a Valparaiso 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.