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Washer repair in Ohio

19 listed washer repair businesses across 8 cities in Ohio, ranked by customer rating — 66% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 6th 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.

Listed pros
19
State rank
6th
Cities
8
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
19
Median years trading
21
Reviews
3,472

Washer repair pros in Ohio

Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.

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What the listings say about washer repair in Ohio

Counted from the 19 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

Ohio holds 19 listed washer repair businesses, out of 673 nationwide. That ranks 6th of the 50 states with any, level with North Carolina and behind Texas on 27. They are 19 of the 29 businesses listed in Ohio — 66% of the state directory.

Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 673 listed nationwide, and 16 of the 19 sit at 4.5 or better. 1 holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 3,472 reviews, the largest single tally being 1,780 on Mr. Appliance of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland. 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 Mr. Appliance of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland (1,780 reviews, 4.7), Appliance Handyman in Cleveland (287 reviews, 4.6) and Mr. Appliance of Columbus in Columbus (234 reviews, 4.7). By rating it is Cowboy Cody's Appliance Repair LLC at 5.0 on 30 reviews, Haney Appliance Repair Team LLC at 4.9 on 32 reviews and Appliance Repair Pros Columbus at 4.8 on 156 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 19 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 8 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 3 state a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 5 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, but 4 advertise same-day service. 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.

12 of the 19 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1947, and the median across those that say is 21 years. Cincinnati holds the most at 5 — 26% of the group — level with Cleveland, across 8 Ohio cities with an index page. Between them they name 55 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.

Washer repair in Ohio — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureOhio
Listed prosof 673 nationwide for washer repair19
Rank among statesTexas leads on 276th of 50
Share of the Ohio directory19 of 29 listed businesses66%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 16 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 1,7803,472
State licensing claimed19 also state insurance19 of 19
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking8 BBB · 3 factory
24/7 emergency4 advertise same-day0 of 19
Longest trading sincemedian 21 years across 12 that publish one1947
Cities with an index pageCincinnati leads on 58
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address55

Beyond washer repair, these 19 businesses also list appliance installation (1), cooktop 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

10 more Ohio appliance repair businesses, service list unknown

These are real Ohio companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states washer repair, so none is counted in the 19 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.

Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.

Washer repair by city in Ohio

Counts are washer repair businesses based in that city. Cincinnati holds 26% of the state's total.

Cincinnati5Cleveland5Columbus4Dublin1Fairborn1Hilliard1Marysville1Westerville1

Where Ohio washer pros say they work

The 26 named most often across the 55 towns and neighborhoods these 19 businesses list in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Cincinnati · Cleveland · Columbus · Dublin · Hilliard · Lakewood · Westlake · Gahanna · Grove City · North Olmsted · Norwood · Strongsville · Westerville · Clifton · Delaware · Hyde Park · New Albany · Parma · Rocky River · Solon · Worthington · Anderson Township · Aurora · Beavercreek · Bexley · Blue Ash

What Ohio technicians find most often

The 5 most common washer faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

All 8 faults →

  • Fills and washes but will not drain

    Homeowner fix

    A 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

    Technician

    A 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

    Technician

    Worn 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

    Technician

    On 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

    Technician

    Rear tub bearings. This is the one washer fault that regularly costs more than the machine is worth on a mid-market model.

Try these before you book a Ohio technician

15 published washer guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$100 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.

All guides →
Washer Won't DrainModerate · 45–90 minutesWasher Won't SpinModerate · 30–90 minutesWasher Leaking WaterModerate · 30–90 minutesWasher Smells MustyEasy · 45–90 minutes plus a cleaning cycleWasher Shaking and WalkingModerate · 30–90 minutesWasher Won't StartEasy · 15–45 minutesWasher Won't Fill With WaterEasy · 20–60 minutesFront-Load Washer Door Won't OpenModerate · 20–60 minutesWasher Cycle Taking Far Too LongEasy · 45–90 minutes plus a test cycleWasher Won't AgitateModerate · 45–120 minutesWasher Overfilling or Won't Stop FillingModerate · 30–90 minutesWasher Dispenser Not EmptyingEasy · 30–60 minutesWhite Residue or Grey Marks on Washed ClothesEasy · 45–90 minutes plus a cleaning cycleWasher Not Filling With Hot WaterModerate · 30–75 minutesTop-Load Washer Lid Won't UnlockModerate · 20–75 minutes

Keep the next call from happening

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 months

    Prevents: The most common no-drain call, and a pump killed by a lodged coin.

  • Run a hot maintenance wash with washer cleaner, drawer empty

    Monthly

    Prevents: Boot-seal biofilm, drum odour, and grey smears on laundry.

  • Wipe and dry the door boot and leave the door ajar

    After every wash

    Prevents: Mould in the seal — the single most common front-loader complaint.

Other appliances in Ohio

Counts are Ohio businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 29 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Dishwasher repair19Dryer repair19Oven & Range repair19Refrigerator repair19Freezer repair10Microwave repair7Ice Maker repair5Garbage Disposal repair4Trash Compactor repair1Wine Cooler repair1Range Hood repair—

Washer repair in other states

Every state with a listed washer specialist, most first. Ohio sits 6th of 50 on 19.

Texas27Florida26Tennessee20Michigan19North Carolina19California18Colorado18Minnesota17New Jersey17Virginia17Indiana16Louisiana16Alabama15Arizona15Georgia15Idaho15Pennsylvania15Connecticut14Illinois14Kansas14Kentucky14Maryland14Massachusetts14Missouri14Nebraska14Washington14New York13Oklahoma13Oregon13South Carolina13Wisconsin13Nevada11Utah11Hawaii10Montana10Alaska9Arkansas9Delaware9Iowa9Mississippi9South Dakota9West Virginia9New Hampshire8North Dakota8Vermont8Wyoming8Maine7New Mexico7Rhode Island7

What washer repair costs in Ohio

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Ohio 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.

Full cost breakdown →
Typical washer repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + 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

The 50% rule for a washer

New unit, US average
$800
Expected lifespan
11 years
Repair-or-replace line
$400

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 first

Washer repair in Ohio — common questions

How many washer repair pros are listed in Ohio?
19 businesses listed in Ohio name washer repair among the work they do — 66% of the 29 businesses this directory holds for the state, 6th of the 50 states with any, out of 673 listed nationwide — 3% of them. Cincinnati accounts for 5 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Ohio.
Which washer repair companies are rated highest in Ohio?
Cowboy Cody's Appliance Repair LLC in Norwood at 5.0 on 30 reviews, Haney Appliance Repair Team LLC in Lakewood at 4.9 on 32 reviews, Appliance Repair Pros Columbus in Columbus at 4.8 on 156 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. The most-reviewed is different: Mr. Appliance of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland, with 1,780 reviews at 4.7. Read both — a 5.0 on nine reviews and a 4.6 on four hundred are not the same claim.
How much does washer repair cost in Ohio?
Expect $150–$350 for a common washer repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$100 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Ohio quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 19 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Ohio city has the most washer repair companies?
Cincinnati, with 5 of the 19 — 26% of the group — followed by Cleveland on 5. 8 Ohio cities in total have at least one.
Are washer repair technicians licensed in Ohio?
All 19 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 8 also show a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency washer repair in Ohio?
None of the 19 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, though 4 advertise same-day service. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which washer brands do Ohio repair pros service?
The washer pros listed in Ohio name 18 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are GE (19), Maytag (19), Whirlpool (19), Frigidaire (18), KitchenAid (18), LG (18). Parts availability, not skill, is what limits washer repairs. Whirlpool, Maytag, GE and LG parts ship next day almost everywhere; Miele, Bosch and Speed Queen parts are usually ordered, so confirm the technician sources for your brand before booking.
How long have Ohio washer repair companies been in business?
12 of the 19 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1947, and the median across those that say is 21 years. 5 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the listing. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Apply the 50% rule. A new washer averages $800 in the US and lasts about 11 years, so a repair quote over roughly $400 on a unit past 7 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a washer technician in Ohio?
Top-loader or front-loader, and the model number from the door rim or the back panel. The exact error code, if the display shows one. Whether the drum spins freely by hand when the machine is off. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip. Worth knowing before you call: 1 of the 19 listed in Ohio also offer appliance installation and 1 offer cooktop repair, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

Need a washer repaired in Ohio?

Compare 19 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 19 state a license and 16 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.

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