Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Moorhead
8 repair companies serve Moorhead from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Moorhead itself, and other nearby bases include Fargo (5), Pelican Rapids (1), and Wahpeton (1). Fargo Appliance Repair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Moorhead. Of those, 1 mentions washing machine or washer work by name. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Moorhead is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Moorhead. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.9, 3.1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
The leading options for Moorhead are Sears Appliance Repair (42.1 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); The Appliance Guy FM (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros (4.1 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Moorhead Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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 Moorhead
Most washer calls in Moorhead 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.
Before You Book in Moorhead
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Moorhead, MN
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Moorhead faster and cheaper.