When a washer quits in Highland Park, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Who Repairs Washers Near Highland Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Highland Park. 1 list an address in Highland Park, and the rest are spread across Detroit (13), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Highland Park Applaince Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Highland Park. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.6, 2.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
The leading options for Highland Park are Detroit Appliance (11.2 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (10.5 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Highland Park
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Highland Park, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Highland Park
Most washer calls in Highland Park 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Highland Park
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Highland Park, MI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Highland Park
Before you call a Highland Park 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.