When a washer quits in Raleigh Hills, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Raleigh Hills and the Washington County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Raleigh Hills
40 repair companies serve Raleigh Hills from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Portland (19), Beaverton (9), and Tigard (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Rapid Portland Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Raleigh Hills. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
Closest matches for Raleigh Hills: Mr. Appliance of Portland (4.0 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Serv Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Hydra Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&P Appliance Parts and Service (2.4 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- 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
The Usual Washer Culprits in Raleigh Hills
What Gets Fixed on a Raleigh Hills Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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 Raleigh Hills, OR
Most washer calls in Raleigh Hills 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Raleigh Hills
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Raleigh Hills, OR
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Before you call a Raleigh Hills 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.