Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. 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.
Who Repairs Washers Near Medina
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Medina. 1 of them are based in Medina itself, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (6), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. The closest is Advantage Washer & Dryer Repair, LLC, about 0.0 miles away. 9 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 6.1, 7.9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Medina list: Advantage Washer & Dryer Repair, LLC (0.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (22.5 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (16.5 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Medina, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Around Medina
Most washer calls in Medina 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Medina
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Medina, OH
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Why won't my washer drain?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Medina faster and cheaper.