Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Port Townsend, WA
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Port Townsend. Other nearby bases include Everett (10), Edmonds (3), and Lynnwood (3). The closest is Whidbey Appliance Service, about 10.4 miles away. 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Mention washer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.4, 15.4, 17.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
First up for Port Townsend: Fast Appliances Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (29.9 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Sequim, 4.7 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orca Appliance Services (29.5 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.8 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Port Townsend Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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 Port Townsend
Most washer calls in Port Townsend 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Port Townsend
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- 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: Port Townsend, WA
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Washing Machine Repair Near Port Townsend
Before you call a Port Townsend 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.