When a washer quits in Warwick, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Warwick
40 repair companies serve Warwick from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Warwick, and the rest are spread across Providence (12), Cranston (5), and Pawtucket (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Arnold's Appliance Service Inc. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Warwick. 9 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Warwick. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.9, 2.2 |
At the top of the Warwick list: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (5.4 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (11.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (9.2 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.9 stars from 2,266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
The Usual Washer Culprits in Warwick
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Warwick
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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 Warwick
Most washer calls in Warwick 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.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Warwick
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Warwick, RI
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is there anything I can try first?
Find Your Washer Brand in Warwick
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Before you call a Warwick 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.