Madison, WI
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Refrigerator Repair +7 more
Wisconsin · 32nd of 50 states
13 listed washer repair businesses across 6 cities in Wisconsin, ranked by customer rating — 87% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 32nd 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.
Madison, WI
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Refrigerator Repair +7 more
Milwaukee, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
Madison, WI
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Refrigerator Repair +4 more
Milwaukee, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
Milwaukee, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Wauwatosa, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
Middleton, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Milwaukee, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
Greenfield, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Hales Corners, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Pewaukee, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Lake Mills, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
New Berlin, WI
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
Counted from the 13 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Wisconsin holds 13 listed washer repair businesses, out of 673 nationwide. That ranks 32nd of the 50 states with any, level with South Carolina and behind Texas on 27. They are 13 of the 15 businesses listed in Wisconsin — 87% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 673 listed nationwide, and 12 of the 13 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 1,634 reviews, the largest single tally being 590 on Mr. Appliance of Madison in Madison. 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 Madison in Madison (590 reviews, 4.8), Diamond Factory Appliance Repair of Wisconsin in Milwaukee (247 reviews, 4.7) and Sixth Sense Service LLC in Wauwatosa (198 reviews, 4.6). By rating it is Mr. Appliance of Madison at 4.8 on 590 reviews, Brew City Appliance Service at 4.8 on 156 reviews and Champion Appliance Care at 4.8 on 150 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 13 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 6 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 4 state a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 2 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, but 1 advertises 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.
7 of the 13 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1955, and the median across those that say is 20 years. Milwaukee holds the most at 6 — 46% of the group — followed by Madison on 3, across 6 Wisconsin cities with an index page. Between them they name 42 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 | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 673 nationwide for washer repair | 13 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 27 | 32nd of 50 |
| Share of the Wisconsin directory13 of 15 listed businesses | 87% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 12 rated 4.5+ | 4.6 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 590 | 1,634 |
| State licensing claimed13 also state insurance | 13 of 13 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 6 BBB · 4 factory |
| 24/7 emergency1 advertise same-day | 0 of 13 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 20 years across 7 that publish one | 1955 |
| Cities with an index pageMilwaukee leads on 6 | 6 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 42 |
Beyond washer repair, these 13 businesses also list dryer vent cleaning (2), appliance installation (1), commercial refrigeration (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
These are real Wisconsin 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 13 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.
Counts are washer repair businesses based in that city. Milwaukee holds 46% of the state's total.
The 26 named most often across the 42 towns and neighborhoods these 13 businesses list in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Milwaukee · Greenfield · Madison · Fitchburg · Franklin · Middleton · Oak Creek · Verona · Waukesha · West Allis · Brookfield · Cudahy · Fond du Lac · Hales Corners · Kenosha · New Berlin · Sun Prairie · Waunakee · Wauwatosa · Appleton · Burke · Cambridge · Cedarburg · Delafield · Fort Atkinson · Grafton
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 Wisconsin 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. Wisconsin sits 32nd of 50 on 13.
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Wisconsin 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 13 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 13 state a license and 12 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.