Washer Repair in North County San Diego

Usually. The most common washer failures, like drain pumps, door locks, lid switches, belts and door gaskets, are moderate repairs on a machine that otherwise has plenty of life left.

Replacement starts to make sense when an older machine needs drum bearings, which take a lot of labor, or when the tub or cabinet is badly rusted. A common rule of thumb is that if the repair costs less than about half the price of a comparable new washer, repairing it is the better value. Your technician explains the options after the diagnosis.

• If the washer won’t drain, check that the drain hose isn’t kinked behind the machine. On a front-loader, the drain filter behind the small panel at the bottom front is often clogged with lint or a coin. Unplug the washer and have towels and a shallow pan ready before opening it.
• If it bangs during spin, redistribute the load and try again.
• Write down any error code and the model number.

The diagnostic visit is $89 for residential properties and $129 for commercial properties. It covers finding the cause and explaining your options, including what the repair will involve.