Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Lakewood list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Lakewood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lakewood. 2 list an address in Lakewood, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). 10 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Lakewood Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Lakewood. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Lakewood: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (11.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Lakewood
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
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.
Local Notes for Lakewood
Most washer calls in Lakewood 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 Lakewood Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lakewood, WA
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
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Before you call a Lakewood 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.