Repair hub
Washing machines do the hardest mechanical work in the home: a heavy drum spinning at up to 1,600 rpm, a pump, a heater and a door lock, all running through water and detergent. Most call-outs come down to a handful of parts — the pump, drum bearings, door lock, carbon brushes and the heating element.
Typical repair £70–£180Typical life 8–12 yearsNew from £350–£800
If the machine is under 8 years old and the fault is a pump, door lock, hose, heater or carbon brushes, repair is almost always worth it. Drum bearing or main board failures on budget machines over 8 years old are where replacement starts to make sense.
Most washing machine repairs cost £70–£180 including parts and labour. A replacement typically costs £350–£800, so repair is usually worth it unless the machine is old and the fault is major.
A typical washing machine lasts 8–12 years. Regular cleaning and descaling in hard-water areas helps it reach the top of that range.
If the machine is under 8 years old and the fault is a pump, door lock, hose, heater or carbon brushes, repair is almost always worth it. Drum bearing or main board failures on budget machines over 8 years old are where replacement starts to make sense.