When a washer quits in Mukilteo, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mukilteo and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Mukilteo
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mukilteo. 1 of them are based in Mukilteo itself, and other nearby bases include Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 10 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Hearthline Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.4 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mukilteo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
Closest matches for Mukilteo: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (8.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Fast Appliances Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (6.9 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Mukilteo
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
What Mukilteo Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Mukilteo, WA
Is there anything I can try first?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How much does washing machine repair cost in Mukilteo?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Mukilteo
Washing Machine Repair Near Mukilteo
Before you call a Mukilteo 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.