When a washer quits in Brier, 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. The Brier list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Brier
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Brier. The rest are spread across Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Of those, 9 mention washing machine or washer work by name. HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Brier. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.4, 2.0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
At the top of the Brier list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (1.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (4.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Appliances Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
The Usual Washer Culprits in Brier
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Brier Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Brier 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 Brier Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Brier, WA
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Before you call a Brier 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.