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 Kronenwetter list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Kronenwetter, WI
16 repair companies serve Kronenwetter from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Kronenwetter itself, and other nearby bases include Wausau (2), Stevens Point (2), and Wisconsin Rapids (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Aldridge Service Systems. is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Kronenwetter. 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kronenwetter is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kronenwetter. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 6.8, 10.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Kronenwetter list: Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Stevens Point, 4.4 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Antigo, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); M&S Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Wisconsin Rapids, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Extreme Care Appliance Repair (32.1 miles away, based in Wisconsin Rapids, 4.3 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
The Usual Washer Culprits in Kronenwetter
What Gets Fixed on a Kronenwetter Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew 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
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
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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 Kronenwetter Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Kronenwetter 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.
Before You Book in Kronenwetter
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Kronenwetter, WI
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Kronenwetter faster and cheaper.