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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Detroit and the Wayne County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Detroit
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Detroit. 13 of them are based in Detroit itself, and other nearby bases include Warren (5), Madison Heights (4), and Royal Oak (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 5 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Alderiq Appliance Repair Detroit, around 1.3 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
First up for Detroit: Detroit Appliance (12.6 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (11.6 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
Before replacing a washer in Detroit, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What Detroit Owners Should Know
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (treated water from Great Lakes Water Authority plants on the Detroit River), which supplies Detroit, reports hardness of total hardness averaged 100 ppm (range 74-114 ppm) in the 2024 tap water mineral analysis (moderately hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: DWSD 2024 Water Quality Report
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Detroit
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Detroit faster and cheaper.