A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. Below are the companies within reach of Washington Terrace, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near Washington Terrace
40 repair companies serve Washington Terrace from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Salt Lake City (14), Ogden (3), and Clearfield (3). Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Repair Specialists, around 1.6 miles out. 1 of them mentions washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washington Terrace. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 40 |
| Mention washer work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 3.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
First up for Washington Terrace: iFiX, LLC (2.0 miles away, based in Riverdale, 4.9 stars from 436 reviews); Sears Home Services Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 3.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Kearsley Service Center (4.8 miles away, based in Clearfield, 4.6 stars from 609 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eagle Appliance Repair Of Salt Lake City (20.0 miles away, based in West Bountiful, 5.0 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Washington Terrace
Before replacing a washer in Washington Terrace, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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 Washington Terrace Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Washington Terrace 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.
Questions to Ask a Washington Terrace Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Washington Terrace, UT
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer drain?
Washer Repair by Brand in Washington Terrace
Washing Machine Repair Near Washington Terrace
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Washington Terrace faster and cheaper.