Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Shelton list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Shelton
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shelton. 1 list an address in Shelton, and the rest are spread across Lacey (3), Tacoma (3), and University Place (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Shelton. Of those, 1 mentions washing machine or washer work by name. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shelton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 17.7, 19.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Mention washer work | 1 |
The leading options for Shelton are Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE (0.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews); UP Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in University Place, 4.9 stars from 320 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lakewood Appliance (28.1 miles away, based in Lakewood, 3.9 stars from 88 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
The Usual Washer Culprits in Shelton
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
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
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. 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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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 Shelton
Most washer calls in Shelton 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.
Before You Book in Shelton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Shelton, WA
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Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Why is my washer leaking?
Find Your Washer Brand in Shelton
Washing Machine Repair Near Shelton
Before you call a Shelton 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.