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Washer Repair in Santa Monica — Book a Visit Today
We repair washers in Santa Monica, so call us and describe what you're hearing, or submit the quote form. A spin cycle that sounds like a jet taking off is usually bearings or a loose drum. Other times the tub fills, sits there, and never drains, and you're bailing with a cup. Leaks that only show up mid-cycle are their own puzzle. Plenty of homes here tuck the washer into a closet or a garage corner, so a slow drip goes unseen until the drywall stains. We pull the machine, test the pump and valves, and check the hoses while we're in there.
Call (800) 712-6387- Real people on the phone
- 7 days a week
- Quote in writing before any work
Taking calls until 5:00 PM PT
Common washer faults in Santa Monica homes
- It stops with water still in the tub Drain pump blockage, clogged drain hose, or a failed pump motor
- The whole laundry room shakes on spin Worn suspension rods or shocks, bad balance ring, or an unlevel floor
- It fills forever and never starts washing Water inlet valve, scaled screens, or a pressure switch reading wrong
- Smells sour even after I clean it Biofilm under the door boot, detergent buildup, and a plugged drain channel
- Lights come on but nothing happens Lid switch or door lock failure, or a control board that won't advance
Santa Monica coverage
From Santa Monica we cover 90401, 90403, and 90405, plus nearby Venice, Brentwood, Mar Vista, and Pacific Palisades.
Other repairs we do in Santa Monica
Why homeowners in Santa Monica pick a local independent shop
| Ben's Appliance Service | Big-box repair chains | Handyman listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quote in writing before a wrench comes out | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Phones answered by people, every day | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Gas and electric, all major brands | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| No manufacturer targets to hit | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Crews familiar with homes like yours | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
Homeowners on how the visit went
“The written quote listed the part number. I checked it online and the price was fair. Hired.”
Diane R.Stockton, CA“Stove igniter clicked forever and never lit. Fixed on the first visit with zero drama.”
Pete C.Reno, NV“A different company said replace the fridge. These folks fixed a relay and it has run six months since.”
Gloria M.Gilbert, AZWasher Repair in Santa Monica — quick answers
Should I repair a washer or replace it?
Depends on age and what broke. A pump, valve, or lid switch on a mid-life machine is usually worth fixing. A failed transmission plus a bad board on an old unit is a harder call. We'll tell you straight what we find.
Why does my washer smell in a dry climate?
Moisture hides where air doesn't reach. The rubber door boot on a front loader traps water, lint, and soap film, and hard water makes that film stickier. Wipe the boot, leave the door cracked between loads, and run a hot cleaning cycle monthly.
Do you work on front loaders and top loaders?
Both, plus stacked units and washer-dryer combos. We're an independent shop and we service all major brands. Tell us the brand and roughly how old it is when you call us, and we'll bring likely parts along.
How long does a repair usually take?
Many jobs finish in one visit, often under two hours. Pump swaps, valves, switches, belts, all pretty straightforward. Sealed bearing work or a special-order control board takes a second trip once the part lands.
How soon can someone come out in Santa Monica?
Give us your cross streets and tell us what the appliance is doing, and you'll get a real arrival window instead of a vague all-day promise. Same-week visits are common. We also hold some early evening slots for people commuting back from the Westside. If your freezer is thawing or there's water on the floor, say that when you call us and we'll move you up.
How it works
- Step 1
Tell us what it's doing
Ring us or fill in the form, and describe the noise, the smell, the error code and the brand. Small details help us load the right parts before we ever knock on your door.
- Step 2
We come look
Our tech tests the machine instead of guessing. You hear what failed and why, in plain words. Then you decide whether repairing it makes sense or replacing it makes more sense.
- Step 3
Repair and retest
Approved work gets done, often on the same visit. We run a full cycle before packing up, wipe down the area, then show you what changed so nothing surprises you next week.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quote before work starts
Why homeowners call us
- We know hard waterValley water leaves scale on everything, and we see it in clogged dishwasher jets and crusted washer valves. Water heaters groan, too. We check for mineral buildup out of habit, because around here it's usually part of the story.
- Swing-shift friendlyNot everybody is home at ten in the morning. We schedule around night shifts and split shifts, and around long commutes. Tell us the window that actually works for your household and we'll aim for it.
- Independent, not steeredNobody pays us to push a brand. We service all major makes as an independent shop, so our advice on repair versus replace comes from what we saw inside your machine.
- Straight talk on old unitsSome appliances aren't worth another part. We'll say so. If a repair is likely to buy you real time, we'll say that too, and let you pick from there.
- All major brands, gas & electricFrom Whirlpool and GE to Samsung, LG, Bosch and KitchenAid, serviced independently.
- Straight answersIf it isn't worth repairing, we'll say so, often right on the phone.
Washer Repair in Santa Monica
Each broken day has a price tag
Describe the fault, approve the written quote, get it fixed. Starting takes about a minute.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quotes
- All major brands
- Gas & electric
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