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 College Place, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near College Place
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of College Place. Other nearby bases include Walla Walla (3), Pasco (3), and Kennewick (3). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 2 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from College Place. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether College Place is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from College Place. 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 6.2, 6.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
First up for College Place: Fred's Appliance (41.6 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (36.1 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tompkins Appliance Services (6.2 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in College Place
Before replacing a washer in College Place, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for College Place, WA
Most washer calls in College Place 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.
Before You Book in College Place
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: College Place, WA
Why won't my washer drain?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Washer Repair by Brand in College Place
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Before you call a College Place 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.