When a washer quits in Gardnerville, 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 Gardnerville
32 repair companies serve Gardnerville from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Gardnerville itself, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (3). 10 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Urgent Maintenance, around 0.7 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gardnerville 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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 3.1 |
At the top of the Gardnerville list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in South Lake Tahoe, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (39.9 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Urgent Maintenance (0.7 miles away, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Gardnerville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
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 Gardnerville, NV
Most washer calls in Gardnerville 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Gardnerville
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Gardnerville, NV
Why won't my washer drain?
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
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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 Gardnerville technician a trip for parts.