When a washer quits in Alderwood Manor, 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. Below are the companies within reach of Alderwood Manor, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Alderwood Manor, WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alderwood Manor. Other nearby bases include Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Home Alliance is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Alderwood Manor. Of those, 10 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alderwood Manor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
Closest matches for Alderwood Manor: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (1.4 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (3.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Appliances Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
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.
Around Alderwood Manor
Most washer calls in Alderwood Manor 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Alderwood Manor Washer Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Alderwood Manor, WA
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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 Alderwood Manor technician a trip for parts.