When a washer quits in Somerset, 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. The Somerset list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Somerset, PA
40 repair companies serve Somerset from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Somerset itself, and other nearby bases include Johnstown (3), Uniontown (3), and Connellsville (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. The closest is Dean's Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 10 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Somerset is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Somerset. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 20.1, 22.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
First up for Somerset: Martin Appliance (54.9 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in Uniontown, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Johnstown, 4.2 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.7 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Somerset
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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?
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 Somerset Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Somerset 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Somerset
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering 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: Somerset, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Washer Repair by Brand in Somerset
Washing Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Somerset technician a trip for parts.