When a washer quits in Vashon, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Vashon list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Vashon
40 repair companies serve Vashon from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Kent (9), Seattle (7), and Tacoma (5). Of those, 9 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Friendly Appliance Repair Care, Inc, about 6.4 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.4, 6.9, 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Vashon list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (9.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (10.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (11.7 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining 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
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
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?
Before replacing a washer in Vashon, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What Vashon Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Vashon 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 Vashon
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Vashon, WA
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Why won't my washer drain?
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Vashon
Washing Machine Repair Near Vashon
Before you call a Vashon 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.