Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The American Fork list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving American Fork, UT
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of American Fork. 5 list an address in American Fork, and the rest are spread across Orem (9), Lehi (5), and Saratoga Springs (4). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Tech American Fork, around 0.3 miles out. 2 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention washer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the American Fork list: Appliance Service By Paul (19.0 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (16.3 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Eagle Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in West Jordan, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in American Fork
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
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:
- 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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 American Fork, UT
Most washer calls in American Fork 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near American Fork
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: American Fork, UT
Why is my washer leaking?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Find Your Washer Brand in American Fork
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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 American Fork technician a trip for parts.