Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Hibbing, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Hibbing
Our data shows 9 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hibbing. 1 list an address in Hibbing, and the rest are spread across Duluth (3), Virginia (1), and Grand Rapids (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Bud's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Hibbing. 2 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hibbing is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 20.2, 29.9 |
First up for Hibbing: Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.3 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud's Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (52.8 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Hibbing
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Hibbing
Before replacing a washer in Hibbing, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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.
Around Hibbing
Most washer calls in Hibbing 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Hibbing
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Hibbing, MN
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Before you call a Hibbing 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.