When a washer quits in Fargo, 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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Fargo
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Fargo. 5 of them are based in Fargo itself, and other nearby bases include Moorhead (1), Pelican Rapids (1), and Wahpeton (1). 1 of them mentions washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC, around 0.6 miles out. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fargo 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.
| Mention washer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
First up for Fargo: Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.8 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guy FM (3.4 miles away, based in Moorhead, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency 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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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?
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 Fargo
Most washer calls in Fargo 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.
In North Dakota, you can check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State FirstStop contractor search or report a problem to the North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fargo
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Fargo, ND
Why won't my washer spin?
Is there anything I can try first?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Washer Repair by Brand in Fargo
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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 Fargo technician a trip for parts.