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 Spokane list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Spokane
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Spokane. 18 of them are based in Spokane itself, and other nearby bases include Spokane Valley (8), Post Falls (2), and Liberty Lake (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 13 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane, about 0.7 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Spokane are HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IV Appliance Clinic (5.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 747 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (12.5 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AirNest Service/Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
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
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Spokane, WA
Most washer calls in Spokane 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 Spokane
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Spokane, WA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I check before calling?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Spokane
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Before you call a Spokane 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.