A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. 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 Findlay
Within 60 miles of Findlay there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Toledo (8), Lima (4), and Fremont (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 14 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 14.3 miles from Findlay. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses. Findlay is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.3, 20.2, 24.8 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
Closest matches for Findlay: Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Fostoria, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (39.8 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (39.8 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (42.5 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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?
Before replacing a washer in Findlay, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Local Notes for Findlay
Most washer calls in Findlay 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.
Before You Book in Findlay
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Findlay, OH
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Washing Machine Repair Near Findlay
Before you call a Findlay 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.