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. The Redmond list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Redmond
Within 30 miles of Redmond there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Redmond, and other nearby bases include Bend (8), Prineville (2), and Madras (1). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Redmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.1, 11.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
Closest matches for Redmond: Polished Appliance Repair - Serving Central Oregon, Medford, and Eugene (2.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 261 reviews); CORTech Services LLC. (16.2 miles away, based in Bend, 4.6 stars from 297 reviews); Oregon Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Bend, 3.9 stars from 369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
The Usual Washer Culprits in Redmond
What Gets Fixed on a Redmond Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer smells like mildew.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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.
Around Redmond
Most washer calls in Redmond 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.
Questions to Ask a Redmond Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Redmond, OR
Do you cover Redmond and nearby towns?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Find Your Washer Brand in Redmond
Washing Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Redmond 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.