Bennington, NE
Dishwasher Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +2 more
Nebraska · 26th of 50 states
14 listed washer repair businesses across 7 cities in Nebraska, ranked by customer rating — 93% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 26th of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.
Washer repairs are same-day work when the part is common, so the practical question is which listed pros cover your city rather than which cover the state.
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
Bennington, NE
Dishwasher Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +2 more
Omaha, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
Lincoln, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
Omaha, NE
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Oven & Range Repair +7 more
Omaha, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Freezer Repair · Ice Maker Repair +7 more
Lincoln, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Grand Island, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Norfolk, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
North Platte, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Lincoln, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Omaha, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
La Vista, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Alvo, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Omaha, NE
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +6 more
Counted from the 14 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Nebraska holds 14 listed washer repair businesses, out of 673 nationwide. That ranks 26th of the 50 states with any, level with Missouri and behind Texas on 27. They are 14 of the 15 businesses listed in Nebraska — 93% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.5, against 4.6 across all 673 listed nationwide, and 13 of the 14 sit at 4.5 or better. 1 holds a straight 5.0, and 1 sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 659 reviews, the largest single tally being 178 on Jackson Home Appliance Service Inc in Omaha. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
By review volume the group is led by Jackson Home Appliance Service Inc in Omaha (178 reviews, 4.6), Hometown Hero Appliance Repair in Omaha (134 reviews, 3.6) and Schaefer's Appliance Service Inc in Lincoln (112 reviews, 4.5). By rating it is Atomic Service at 5.0 on 56 reviews, Jackson Home Appliance Service Inc at 4.6 on 178 reviews and Schaefer's Appliance Service Inc at 4.5 on 112 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.
All 14 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 11 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 2 state a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
5 of the 14 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1946, and the median across those that say is 55 years. Omaha holds the most at 6 — 43% of the group — followed by Lincoln on 3, across 7 Nebraska cities with an index page. Between them they name 34 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.
| Measure | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 673 nationwide for washer repair | 14 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 27 | 26th of 50 |
| Share of the Nebraska directory14 of 15 listed businesses | 93% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 13 rated 4.5+ | 4.5 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 178 | 659 |
| State licensing claimed14 also state insurance | 14 of 14 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 11 BBB · 2 factory |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 14 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 55 years across 5 that publish one | 1946 |
| Cities with an index pageOmaha leads on 6 | 7 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 34 |
Beyond washer repair, these 14 businesses also list appliance installation (3), appliance parts (1), parts sales (1), vent hood repair (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.
Not counted above
This is a real Nebraska company whose record carries contact details but no list of what it repairs. It does not state washer repair, so it is not counted in the 14 above and is not listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.
Details for this business come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for iteither — confirm before hiring.
Counts are washer repair businesses based in that city. Omaha holds 43% of the state's total.
The 26 named most often across the 34 towns and neighborhoods these 14 businesses list in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Bellevue · Omaha · Papillion · La Vista · Ralston · Elkhorn · Lincoln · Gretna · Waverly · Beatrice · Bennington · Council Bluffs · Crete · Hickman · Alvo · Cozad · Eagle · Gothenburg · Grand Island · Greenwood · Hastings · Kearney · Madison · Millard · Nebraska City · Norfolk
The 5 most common washer faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.
Fills and washes but will not drain
Homeowner fixA blocked pump filter, a kinked drain hose, or a seized drain pump. On front-loaders the filter behind the lower access panel is the first place to look and is free to clear.
Step-by-step: Washer Won't Drain→Drains but will not spin
TechnicianA failed lid switch or door lock on a top-loader, or a stretched drive belt and worn motor coupler on a direct-drive machine.
Step-by-step: Washer Won't Spin→Walks across the floor or bangs hard on spin
TechnicianWorn suspension rods or shock absorbers letting the tub swing, or shipping bolts that were never removed at installation.
Step-by-step: Washer Shaking and Walking→Water on the floor after every cycle
TechnicianOn a front-loader, a split or mouldy door boot seal. On a top-loader, the tub-to-pump hose or the inlet valve behind the machine.
Step-by-step: Washer Leaking Water→Roaring or grinding that gets louder as the spin speeds up
TechnicianRear tub bearings. This is the one washer fault that regularly costs more than the machine is worth on a mid-market model.
15 published washer guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$100 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.
Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.
Clear the drain pump filter
Every 3 monthsPrevents: The most common no-drain call, and a pump killed by a lodged coin.
Run a hot maintenance wash with washer cleaner, drawer empty
MonthlyPrevents: Boot-seal biofilm, drum odour, and grey smears on laundry.
Wipe and dry the door boot and leave the door ajar
After every washPrevents: Mould in the seal — the single most common front-loader complaint.
Counts are Nebraska businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 15 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Every state with a listed washer specialist, most first. Nebraska sits 26th of 50 on 14.
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Nebraska sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.
| Repair | Parts + labor |
|---|---|
| Clear pump filter or drain blockageFrequently just the diagnostic fee. | $80–$160 |
| Lid switch or door lock assemblyThe cheapest genuine part failure on a washer. | $130–$250 |
| Drive belt or motor couplerCoupler on a direct-drive top-loader is a designed sacrificial part. | $150–$300 |
| Drain pump replacementCheck for a lodged coin first — pumps are often blamed unfairly. | $150–$350 |
| Door boot seal (front-loader)Replace, do not patch; a mended boot leaks again. | $200–$400 |
| Suspension rods or shock absorbersAlways replaced as a set of four. | $180–$400 |
10–13 years. Top-loaders with a mechanical transmission often outlast that; high-speed front-loaders trend lower because their bearings and boot seals carry more work per cycle. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.
Blue Book
A quote above $400 on a washer past 7 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.
Estimate my washer’s valuePrice the part firstCompare 14 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 14 state a license and 13 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.