When a washer quits in Jamestown, 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. Below are the companies within reach of Jamestown, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Jamestown
6 repair companies serve Jamestown from within 89 miles. 1 list an address in Jamestown, and other nearby bases include Fargo (3) and Devils Lake (2). Distances run up to about 89 miles. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Nearest on the list: Ty's Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Jamestown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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 a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 83.3, 83.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 89 miles | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
First up for Jamestown: Ty's Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (88.1 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Karl's TV & Appliance Devils Lake (83.3 miles away, based in Devils Lake, 4.4 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros (88.7 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Jamestown
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Jamestown
Most washer calls in Jamestown 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 Jamestown
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Jamestown, ND
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Why won't my washer drain?
Washer Repair by Brand in Jamestown
Washing Machine Repair Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown technician a trip for parts.