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 Farmington list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Farmington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Farmington. 1 list an address in Farmington, and the rest are spread across Salt Lake City (17), Clearfield (3), and Ogden (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. The closest is Dependable Appliance Repair Petroglyph, about 0.1 miles away. 1 lists washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 3.7, 3.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
Closest matches for Farmington: Appliance Service By Paul (23.6 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (26.6 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (20.1 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Farmington
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew 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
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - 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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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.
What Farmington Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Farmington 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.
Before You Book in Farmington
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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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 Farmington technician a trip for parts.