Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Who Repairs Washers Near Yakima
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Yakima. 6 of them are based in Yakima itself, and the rest are spread across East Wenatchee (2), Union Gap (1), and Wapato (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Avery Home Services is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Yakima. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 16 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Yakima is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention washer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
Closest matches for Yakima: Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Telco Electroncs, LLC (2.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Yakima
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Yakima
Most washer calls in Yakima 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 Yakima
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Yakima faster and cheaper.