When a washer quits in Randallstown, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. Below are the companies within reach of Randallstown, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Randallstown, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Randallstown. 3 of them are based in Randallstown itself, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (15), Columbia (4), and Towson (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: Galaxy Appliance Repair & Services, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 10 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Randallstown are NT Appliances Repair Service (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (5.6 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (7.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (6.8 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Randallstown Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Local Notes for Randallstown
Most washer calls in Randallstown 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Randallstown
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Randallstown, MD
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why won't my washer drain?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Find Your Washer Brand in Randallstown
More Washing Machine Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Randallstown 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.