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. The Cheney list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Cheney
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cheney. The rest are spread across Spokane (18), Spokane Valley (8), and Liberty Lake (1). Nearest on the list: SPOKANE REFRIGERATOR REPAIR, around 9.6 miles out. Of those, 13 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cheney. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.6, 11.0, 13.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Cheney: IV Appliance Clinic (11.0 miles away, based in Spokane, 5.0 stars from 747 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (13.7 miles away, based in Spokane, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (22.3 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AirNest Service/Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Cheney
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining 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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Cheney Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Cheney 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 Cheney Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Cheney, 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 Cheney technician a trip for parts.