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 Richland list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Richland
19 repair companies serve Richland from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Richland, and the rest are spread across Kennewick (3), Pasco (3), and Walla Walla (3). Nearest on the list: Smart Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richland is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 3.5, 6.2 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
First up for Richland: Fred's Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (10.4 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Smart Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UDG Services LLC (3.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Richland Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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.
Around Richland
Most washer calls in Richland 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 Richland
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Richland, WA
Is there anything I can try first?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Washer Repair by Brand in Richland
Washing Machine Repair Near Richland
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Richland technician a trip for parts.