A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. Below are the companies within reach of Washington, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near Washington
Within 60 miles of Washington there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Washington itself, and the rest are spread across Bloomington (8), Evansville (7), and Jasper (3). Of those, 10 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Yoder's Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Washington is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 5.3, 19.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
The leading options for Washington are Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Linton, 4.4 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Outfitters (22.0 miles away, based in Jasper, 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.6 miles away, based in Olney, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.3 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- 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 Washington Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Washington 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.
Questions to Ask a Washington Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Washington, IN
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Before you call a Washington 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.