In a Roodepoort family home, the washing machine rarely gets a day off. School uniforms, work clothes, sports kit, towels and the weekend's bedding all go through it, often in big loads. That's the life machines are built for, but it wears certain parts faster than others, and in a busy home those are the ones that tend to need attention: drum bearings, belts, shock absorbers and door seals.
Many homes here have the machine in an outside laundry or a room off the garage, which brings its own quirks, from dust and the occasional rodent to an inlet hose that sits in the cold on a winter morning. The technician works on the machine where it stands, finds the fault and explains the repair and its cost before any work starts.
If your machine has stopped with water in it, our guide shows how to drain it safely while you wait.
Suburbs we cover in Roodepoort
Family laundries, outside rooms and garages from Florida to Strubensvalley: wherever your machine stands in Roodepoort, the technician works on it there. We cover:
- Florida
- Weltevredenpark
- Constantia Kloof
- Helderkruin
- Strubensvalley
- Wilro Park
- Horison
- Discovery
Washing machine faults we fix in Roodepoort
Rumbling or roaring in the spin
Worn drum bearings make a deep rumble that gets louder over weeks. Heavy loads speed the wear up. It's one of the bigger repairs, so the technician will give you the price and talk through the options.
Spins weakly or not at all
A slipping or snapped belt, worn carbon brushes on the motor, or a load that's too bunched up for the machine to balance. Bedding and bath mats washed on their own are classic causes. See washing machine not spinning.
Banging against the sides
Shock absorbers and suspension springs hold the drum steady. When they wear, the drum knocks against the cabinet during the spin. Replacing them is a standard job.
Won't fill on a cold morning
In an unheated outside laundry, water left in the inlet hose can freeze on a frosty Highveld morning. Wait for it to thaw. If the machine still won't fill later in the day, the inlet valve or its filter screen needs a look.
Chewed hoses or wiring
Rodents in garages and outside rooms sometimes chew drain hoses and wiring. A leak from the back, or a machine that's suddenly dead, can start that way. Damaged hoses and wiring can be replaced.
Leaking from the door
Door seals wear and tear, especially when coins and underwire go round with the wash. A leak at the front of a front loader usually starts at the seal.
Big loads, longer life
A washing machine's capacity is the weight of dry washing it takes, and filling a drum to the brim is harder on it than it looks. A full drum with room for your hand on top is about right. Duvets and blankets are heavy when wet, so check that your machine is big enough for them, and wash them with a couple of towels so the load balances.
Clean the pump filter every few months, more often if you wash dog blankets or work overalls, and check the inlet hose for bulges once a year. Those few minutes keep the bigger repairs further away.
Outside laundries
If your machine lives outside the house, keep the area dry and clear, check the hoses now and then for damage, and make sure the plug point is protected from rain. In winter, a frozen hose is a sign to insulate it or to run the first wash a little later in the morning.
After you book
Book online, WhatsApp us or call, and say whether the machine is in the house or an outside room. Typically at your door within 60 minutes for same-day bookings. Track your technician live: when they leave, you get a live tracking link on your phone.
The technician runs the machine, tests the parts behind the fault and tells you what the repair involves and what it costs. You decide before any work starts.
No call-out fee when we repair it.If no repair is done, a R500 call-out applies. The technician finds the fault and explains the repair before any work starts, so you decide whether to go ahead.
Book a repairWashing machine repairs in Roodepoort: your questions
Is it worth fixing the bearings on my washing machine?
On a younger machine, usually yes. On an older one where the bearings sit inside a sealed tub, the repair costs more, so compare the price with a new machine. The technician will give you the figure first.
Can you repair my machine in an outside laundry?
Yes. The technician works on it where it stands. Make sure there's light, a working plug point and access through the gate.
Why won't my washing machine fill in the mornings?
In an unheated outside room, water in the inlet hose can freeze on very cold nights. If it fills later in the day, insulate the hose. If it never fills, the inlet valve may have failed.
Why does my washing machine bang against the sides during the spin?
The drum is moving too much: worn shock absorbers or springs, an unbalanced load, or a machine that isn't level. Spread the load and level the feet. If it still bangs, the suspension needs replacing.
How often should I clean the pump filter?
Every few months for an average household, and more often if you wash pet bedding, work clothes or lots of towels. A clean filter drains faster and protects the pump from coins and hair clips.
What does a washing machine repair cost?
Shock absorbers, belts and seals are the more modest repairs on a hard-working family machine. Bearings are the expensive one, so the technician gives you that figure before starting, and time to think it over.