Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fife and the Pierce County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Fife
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fife. 1 list an address in Fife, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Auburn (9), and Federal Way (6). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Talon Fife Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Fife. Of those, 8 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 28 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 3.3, 3.3 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
At the top of the Fife list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Appliance Service Solutions LLC (4.8 miles away, based in Federal Way, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Fife
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Laundry Notes for Fife, WA
Most washer calls in Fife 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fife
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Fife, WA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why is there water left in my washer?
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Washer Repair by Brand in Fife
Washing Machine Repair Near Fife
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 Fife technician a trip for parts.