Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Batavia list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Batavia
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Batavia. 1 list an address in Batavia, and the rest are spread across Rochester (7), Williamsville (3), and Depew (2). 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 25.3, 25.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
At the top of the Batavia list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in East Aurora, 4.6 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orville's Home Appliances (28.6 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.2 stars from 378 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Batavia
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Batavia
Before replacing a washer in Batavia, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
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.
What Batavia Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Batavia 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.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Batavia
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Batavia, NY
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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 Batavia technician a trip for parts.