PRICE GUIDE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · 2026–2027
Washing Machine Repair cost in the UK
£70–£400 per repair. Typically £125.
Expect to pay £70–£400 to have a washing machine fixed in the UK, with £125 about average. Most bills come from a blocked pump, a torn door seal or worn brushes; a new motor, drum bearings or control board are what push a repair towards the top of the range.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does washing machine repair cost in the UK?
| Low end | £70 | a blocked pump on a freestanding machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £125 | what most people pay |
| High end | £400 | a motor, bearings or board, or a London engineer |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the handymen and repair firms near you.
What moves the price
- The fault — a blocked pump is quick, while a new motor, bearings or control board is the dearest repair
- Drum bearings — a noisy spin often means bearings, which can mean stripping the whole washing machine
- Integrated machines — a washing machine behind a kitchen door panel takes longer to remove and refit
- Hard water — limescale in much of England wears heaters and valves in a washing machine sooner
- Diagnostic visit — a call-out fee to find the fault is often deducted if the repair goes ahead
- London and the South East — washing machine engineers there charge more than elsewhere in the UK
Home repair prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical washing machine repair would have cost about £115 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a washing machine repair booking includes
Takes: One to three hours for most repairs; a bearing change can take longer. Not included: A new washing machine, plumbing in a replacement and disposal of the old one are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common washing machine repair jobs
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How to pay less
- Clean the washing machine pump filter yourself, as blockages are the most common call-out
- Run a hot maintenance wash monthly to keep limescale and grime off the washing machine heater
- Book the washing machine repair as soon as the spin turns noisy, before worn bearings damage the drum
Before you book
- Note the make and model on the washing machine door rim so the engineer brings likely parts
- Drain any trapped water through the filter into a tray and towel before the visit
- Check whether the washing machine is still covered by a guarantee or extended warranty
- Clear a path so the washing machine can be pulled out and laid back if needed
Washing Machine Repair cost: questions people ask
£70–£400, with £125 about average. A blocked pump costs least; a new motor or control board in London costs most.
One to three hours for most faults. A drum bearing change can take half a day.
Under the Consumer Rights Act, a machine that is faulty within its early months should be repaired, replaced or refunded by the retailer, so go to them first.
For a pump, seal or brushes, almost always. For bearings or a board on a machine seven or eight years old, compare the bill with a new one.
A replacement machine, plumbing in a new one and taking the old one away are separate costs.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, set from published UK washing machine repair cost guides. They show a national range, not a quote for your machine.
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