Washer Repair in Mar Vista

Mar Vista's post-war ranch houses and bungalows weren't designed around today's high-efficiency machines, and that mismatch shows up in many of the washer repair calls we take in 90066. We fix front- and top-load washers that won't drain, won't spin, leak, bang during spin, or flash error codes. We're open 24/7, with same-day visits when the schedule allows.

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Google rating: 4.8★ · 192 reviews
Service call: $95, credited to repair
Warranty: 90 days to 1 year
Open: 24/7, same-day visits

Garages, service porches and older plumbing

Many Mar Vista homes keep the washer in an attached garage or on a narrow service porch off the kitchen, often connected to drain lines and valves that date back decades. Older standpipes can be too short or partly clogged for a modern machine's fast pump-out, which leads to backflow and overflow. Garage slabs are rarely perfectly level, so an unbalanced washer walks and rattles. The marine layer keeps garages damp much of the year, encouraging rust on exposed metal and mildew around front-load door seals. Los Angeles tap water is fairly hard, too, so mineral buildup in inlet screens and valves is common.

What usually goes wrong and how it shows up

Drain trouble is the most frequent call. Socks, coins and lint lodge in the pump filter or hose, leaving standing water, a humming pump, or a cycle that stalls before spin. No spin often traces to a worn lid switch, door lock or drive belt, or simply an unbalanced load. Leaks usually come from cracked hoses, a torn door boot or a loose pump connection, so look for puddles near the front edge. Loud banging points to worn shock absorbers, suspension rods or drum bearings. A door that stays locked typically means water is still inside or the lock assembly has failed.

Simple checks first, then habits that help

Before calling, unplug the washer and clean the pump filter, usually behind a small panel at the bottom front of front-loaders. Make sure the drain hose isn't kinked or pushed too deep into the standpipe, and confirm both water valves are fully open. Then try one cycle with a smaller, evenly spread load. To prevent repeats, swap rubber fill hoses for braided ones every few years, wipe the door seal and leave the door ajar to dry, and run a cleaning cycle monthly. In a garage, check that the machine sits level. If the problem persists, our $95 diagnostic visit pinpoints the cause.

From our service calls

Problems we fix in Mar Vista

not draining
not spinning
leaking water
loud banging during spin
door won't unlock
error codes

How a visit works

1
Call or book online
We answer 24/7. Same-day visits when the schedule allows.
2
Diagnosis at your home
The $95 service call is credited toward the repair.
3
A quote before work starts
You see the price and decide. No surprise charges.
4
Repair with a warranty
90 days on standard repairs, 1 year on major work.

Rated 4.8 on Google from 192 reviews

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★★★★★

We went with West Appliance Service because our usual repair company wasn’t available for an emergency call for a washing machine at one of our rental properties. I’m glad we found them! Mark, our tech, was fast, knowledgable, and very helpful! He was so great that I have already called him for another issue at a different property, instead of calling the other company we usually go with. Thanks Mark, looking forward to continuing working with you going forward!

Amy K., washing machine repair (Google)

★★★★★

Rick from West Appliance Service was able to assess my dryer the day after it broke down. I felt so lucky he made time to come even after 5 PM on a Friday! He diagnosed the situation, explained it to me clearly, and gave me his honest opinion about how to proceed. A couple days later, he returned with the necessary piece, and it's been humming ever since. Communication was clear throughout, and he showed up when he said he would. I couldn't ask for more. 11/10!

Jessica W., washer/dryer repair (Google)