When a washer quits in Kennewick, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Kennewick, WA
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Kennewick. 3 of them are based in Kennewick itself, and other nearby bases include Pasco (3), Walla Walla (3), and Richland (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Kurios Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kennewick is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.4, 2.4 |
At the top of the Kennewick list: Fred's Appliance (2.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); UDG Services LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Richland, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews); Smart Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Richland, 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Kennewick, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$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 Kennewick
Most washer calls in Kennewick 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 Kennewick
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Kennewick, WA
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Before you call a Kennewick 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.