A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Poulsbo list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Poulsbo, WA
Within 30 miles of Poulsbo there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Poulsbo, and the rest are spread across Bremerton (9), Seattle (8), and Bainbridge Island (7). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Bill's City Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 5.4, 5.7 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Poulsbo list: Appliance Fixers (13.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Fast Appliances Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (17.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Poulsbo
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Poulsbo
Most washer calls in Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Poulsbo, WA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Poulsbo faster and cheaper.