Washer Motor Replacement Cost
Humming with no movement (after ruling out belt/coupling), breaker trips when the washer starts, a hot electrical smell, or motor fault codes on electronic machines. True motor failure is uncommon, most "dead motor" calls end at a cheaper part in the drive chain.
Washer Motor Replacement Cost runs $250 to $450 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $100 to $300, labor $130 to $220, about 1 to 2 hours on site.
- Priciest fix is the motor windings failed, up to $450.
- 1 of 3 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is pro.
- If it’s truly the motor. Repair on premium/newer machines, replace on budget machines past 8 years.
Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it, and what each fix costs
Motor windings failed
Genuine burnout, confirmed by resistance readings, not guesswork.
Start capacitor or motor relay
The cheap impostor. Hum no start on many machines is a $20 capacitor.
Hall sensor (direct drive LG/Samsung)
The sensor, not the motor, causes most LE type motor codes. LG’s motor itself carries a 10-year warranty.
Repair or replace?
If it’s truly the motor. Repair on premium/newer machines, replace on budget machines past 8 years. If it’s the capacitor, relay, or sensor, always repair. Make the tech show you which it is.
We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.
Not every washer is worth repairing, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a repair. If you're replacing it, we'll give you a free quote either way. Scrap pickup for a machine that's finished, or a cash offer if it still has life in it. Working units, recent models and premium brands are often worth real money.
Quick Questions
My LG shows LE, do I need a motor?
Rarely. LE is usually the hall/rotor position sensor or a connector, and the direct drive motor is under a 10-year parts warranty anyway. Mention the warranty before approving a motor quote.
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