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. The Dayton list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Dayton
Within 30 miles of Dayton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Cincinnati (30), Covington (4), and Erlanger (2). 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Chandler Appliance Repair Solutions, around 1.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 32 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.7, 2.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
First up for Dayton: BA Appliance Repair Service (7.2 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 5.0 stars from 2,073 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cincinnati (11.7 miles away, based in Blue Ash, 4.8 stars from 1,559 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Niceley’s Appliance Repair Inc. (10.1 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 2,056 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance Service Co (6.1 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.8 stars from 1,034 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Dayton
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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 Dayton Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Dayton 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Dayton
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Dayton, KY
Do you cover Dayton and nearby towns?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my washer spin?
Washer Repair by Brand in Dayton
More Washing Machine Repair Pages Nearby
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Dayton technician a trip for parts.