Washer Transmission / Gearcase Replacement Cost
Grinding or knocking during agitation, oil spots under the machine, an agitator that barely moves under load, or a basket that turns during agitation when it shouldn’t. The gearcase converts motor rotation into the agitate stroke, when its gears strip, the symptoms are mechanical and loud.
Washer Transmission / Gearcase Replacement Cost runs $250 to $450 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $100 to $250, labor $150 to $250, about 1.5 to 3 hours on site.
- Priciest fix is the stripped gearcase internals, up to $450.
- 0 of 2 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is pro.
- The honest math call.
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
Stripped gearcase internals
Decades of service or chronic overloading wear the gear teeth. Replacement gearcases are available for most platforms. Rebuild kits exist for the classics.
Gearcase oil seal leak
Oil under the machine with normal operation, fixable before the gears run dry if caught early.
Repair or replace?
The honest math call. On a Speed Queen or a lightly used quality machine. Repair. On a 10+ year budget top loader, a $400 gearcase against a $550 new washer says replace. This is the repair where second quotes pay for themselves.
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
Is transmission failure common?
No, it’s far rarer than pumps, locks, and actuators. Most "transmission" self diagnoses turn out to be a $20 coupling, splutch, or agitator kit. Get real diagnosis before condemning the machine.
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