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 Racine list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Racine
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Racine. 3 of them are based in Racine itself, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (14), Kenosha (6), and West Allis (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Of those, 9 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Racine Same-Day Appliance Fix, about 1.4 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Racine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
The leading options for Racine are Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (20.5 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech-Care Services (4.8 miles away, based in Sturtevant, 3.8 stars from 108 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
The Usual Washer Culprits in Racine
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
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:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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.
Around Racine
Most washer calls in Racine 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 Racine
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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: Racine, WI
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Racine faster and cheaper.