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 Goodrich list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Goodrich
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Goodrich. Other nearby bases include Waterford Township (6), Flint (4), and Burton (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 14 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Eddie's Fast Appliance Repair, around 8.0 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.0, 8.4, 8.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 42 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
First up for Goodrich: Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Flint, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Fenton, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Lapeer, 4.6 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Goodrich, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Goodrich, MI
Most washer calls in Goodrich 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.
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.
Questions to Ask a Goodrich Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Goodrich, MI
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Goodrich
Washing Machine Repair Near Goodrich
Before you call a Goodrich 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.