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.
Washer Technicians Serving Port Washington, WI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Port Washington. Other nearby bases include Milwaukee (14), Wauwatosa (5), and Saukville (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Of those, 4 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Rescue Service, around 3.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 36 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 3.4, 6.4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Port Washington: Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Mequon, 4.1 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (25.1 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Milwaukee Appliance (17.0 miles away, based in Germantown, 4.1 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in West Allis, 4.3 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Port Washington
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
What Port Washington Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Port Washington 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 Port Washington
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Port Washington, WI
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Port Washington
Washing Machine Repair Near Port Washington
Before you call a Port Washington 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.