Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving New Hope and the Hennepin County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near New Hope
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Hope. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (12), Hopkins (5), and Plymouth (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Of those, 5 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Monarch Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Hope. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.3, 3.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the New Hope list: Omega Force Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in New Hope
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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?
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
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 New Hope, MN
Most washer calls in New Hope 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in New Hope
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: New Hope, MN
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
What stops a washer from spinning?
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Do you cover New Hope and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, New Hope
Washing Machine Repair Near New Hope
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a New Hope technician a trip for parts.