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. 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 Baraboo
13 repair companies serve Baraboo from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Baraboo itself, and other nearby bases include Middleton (4), Portage (2), and Rock Springs (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 4 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is ATTR All Trades, about 7.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 13 businesses.
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) | 7.6, 11.7, 14.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
At the top of the Baraboo list: Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (28.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); Champion Appliance Care (28.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Mauston, 4.4 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Champion Appliance Care (29.3 miles away, based in Madison, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Local Notes for Baraboo
Most washer calls in Baraboo 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Baraboo
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Baraboo, WI
Is there anything I can try first?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Washer Repair by Brand in Baraboo
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Before you call a Baraboo 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.