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. Below are the companies within reach of Upper Arlington, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Upper Arlington
40 repair companies serve Upper Arlington from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Upper Arlington itself, and other nearby bases include Columbus (31), Dublin (2), and Westerville (2). 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Dunham Appliance Repair Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Upper Arlington. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.8, 2.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
At the top of the Upper Arlington list: New Life Appliance Repair LLC (15.8 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Dublin, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (5.1 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.7 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Ohio Appliance Repair Inc. (2.9 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 963 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Upper Arlington
Before replacing a washer in Upper Arlington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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.
What Upper Arlington Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Upper Arlington, OH
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Washing Machine Repair Near Upper Arlington
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Upper Arlington faster and cheaper.