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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Wausau
Within 60 miles of Wausau there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Wausau, and the rest are spread across Stevens Point (2), Wisconsin Rapids (2), and Rhinelander (2). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is A-Aaron Appliance Repair., about 0.2 miles away. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wausau is inside its regular service area.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 9.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
First up for Wausau: Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Antigo, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Stevens Point, 4.4 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Rhinelander, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); M&S Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Wisconsin Rapids, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Wausau
Before replacing a washer in Wausau, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
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 Wausau
Most washer calls in Wausau 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 Wausau
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Wausau, WI
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Wausau faster and cheaper.