Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Washer Technicians Serving Bucyrus, OH
Within 60 miles of Bucyrus there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Bucyrus, and the rest are spread across Mansfield (6), Columbus (4), and Westerville (3). The closest is Bucyrus Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. Of those, 11 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bucyrus is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bucyrus. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 15.2, 21.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Bucyrus: Mr. Appliance of Ashland and Mansfield (25.8 miles away, based in Mansfield, 4.7 stars from 879 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Life Appliance Repair LLC (39.8 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Fostoria, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.1 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.6 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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.
Around Bucyrus
Most washer calls in Bucyrus 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Bucyrus Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Bucyrus, OH
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Bucyrus
Washing Machine Repair Near Bucyrus
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Bucyrus faster and cheaper.