When a washer quits in Elko, 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. The Elko list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Elko
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 159 miles of Elko. The rest are spread across Twin Falls (3), Spring Creek (1), and Winnemucca (1). Appliance Guys is the nearest, roughly 5.7 miles from Elko. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Elko is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 159 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.7, 99.1, 136.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Elko: Appliance Guys (5.7 miles away, based in Spring Creek, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews); Pro-Tech Service (136.2 miles away, based in Twin Falls, 4.4 stars from 138 reviews); Hartman's Appliance Repair. (137.0 miles away, based in Twin Falls, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TheseHappyDaysRepair&Maintain, LLC (99.1 miles away, based in Winnemucca, 3.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
The Usual Washer Culprits in Elko
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Elko
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Elko
Most washer calls in Elko 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Elko Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Elko, NV
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why won't my washer drain?
Is there anything I can try first?
Washer Repair by Brand in Elko
Washing Machine Repair Near Elko
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 Elko technician a trip for parts.