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 Dayton list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Dayton, OH
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dayton. 16 of them are based in Dayton itself, and other nearby bases include Beavercreek (3), Miamisburg (2), and Xenia (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: Coffey Appliance Center, around 1.4 miles out. Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 25 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Dayton: Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 4.0 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 3.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Dayton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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 Dayton, OH
City of Dayton Division of Water Supply & Treatment, which supplies Dayton, reports hardness of about 139 mg/L as CaCO3 (2025 distribution-system average). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Dayton - 2025 Water Quality Averages & Pumping Data Summary
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.
Before You Book in Dayton
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Dayton, OH
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Before you call a Dayton technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.