What should a fair quote include?

Diagnosis fee stated upfront and deducted if you proceed. Parts and labour itemised. A guarantee on the repair (3 to 12 months is common)

Washing machine repair cost (UK, 2026)

Q: How much does a washing machine repair cost in the UK?

Typically £90 to £190 typical repair in 2026. Common repairs (drain pump, door lock, brushes, belt) typically cost £90 to £190 including parts and labour. The honest question is machine age: past eight to ten years on a budget machine, a £150 repair often just buys the next fault. A repairer who says so is one to keep.

£90 to £190

typical repair, typical UK range, 2026

Common repairs (drain pump, door lock, brushes, belt) typically cost £90 to £190 including parts and labour.

The honest question is machine age: past eight to ten years on a budget machine, a £150 repair often just buys the next fault. A repairer who says so is one to keep.

These are honest typical ranges, not promises: your job, your area and access all move the number. Use them to sanity-check quotes, then get itemised ones.

What moves the price

The part (a pump is routine, a drum bearing job is major surgery)
Brand (premium brand parts cost more, but last longer)
Call-out included vs charged separately

A fair quote includes

Diagnosis fee stated upfront and deducted if you proceed
Parts and labour itemised
A guarantee on the repair (3 to 12 months is common)

Ask these before you say yes

1.Is the call-out fee deducted from the repair price?
2.Honestly: is this machine worth repairing at its age?
3.Is the replacement part new, and is it guaranteed?

Worth a second look if

Drum bearing quotes near the price of a new machine (sometimes honest, always worth a second opinion)
No fixed diagnosis fee: 'we will see when we get there'

Washing machine not draining Fuse box keeps tripping