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 Richmond Heights list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Richmond Heights
40 repair companies serve Richmond Heights from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Richmond Heights, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (19), Cleveland Heights (2), and Eastlake (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Richmond Heights. Of those, 5 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention washer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.8, 2.8 |
At the top of the Richmond Heights list: Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (12.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (19.0 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Richmond Heights Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
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
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Richmond Heights
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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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.
Around Richmond Heights
Most washer calls in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Richmond Heights, OH
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Before you call a Richmond Heights 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.