If your GE washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Washer Repair Near Alexandria
Within 60 miles of Alexandria there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Alexandria itself, and the rest are spread across Pineville (2), DeRidder (2), and Eunice (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 1 of them mentions GE in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alexandria is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.0, 2.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
The leading options for Alexandria are Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Pineville, 4.5 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); H.T.'s Appliance Repair, Inc. (2.3 miles away, 3.3 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Washer Lines and Features
How GE Washers Are Built
Most front load models have a drain pump filter reachable at the bottom front of the cabinet, while models without front access need a technician to reach it. Source: GE Appliances - Front Load Washer - Troubleshooting
Too much or non-HE detergent can cause oversudsing that slows the final spin and triggers a suds lock. Source: GE Appliances - Frequently Asked Questions About GE Washers
Common GE Washer Problems
- Front load washer not draining. Check the drain hose for kinks and correct standpipe placement, clean the pump filter at the bottom front, and rebalance the load. Source: GE Appliances - Front Load Washer - Troubleshooting
- Washer off balance or shaking. Remove some items from an overfilled basket or spread bunched items evenly, then make sure the washer is level. Source: GE Appliances - Frequently Asked Questions About GE Washers
GE Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FE | Water has reached a critical level; shut off water and power and call for service. Source: GE Appliances - Washer - Consumer Help Indicator |
| dE / E2 | The lid was opened during the cycle; close it and press Start to resume. Source: GE Appliances - Washer - Consumer Help Indicator |
| Po (or flashing Rinse light) | The washer is draining slowly, usually from a clog or a pinched drain hose. Source: GE Appliances - Top Load Washer - Will Not Drain |
Signs Your GE Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Alexandria Washer Call
Care GE Recommends for Its Washers
- To clean a top load tub, fill it with hot water at the highest level, add a cup of chlorine bleach, and run a regular wash cycle. Source: GE Appliances - Frequently Asked Questions About GE Washers
- Leave a top load lid up when the washer is not in use so the inside can dry out. Source: GE Appliances - Frequently Asked Questions About GE Washers
Brand guides: GE Washer Not Draining or Spinning: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What to Have Ready for a GE Washer Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
Around Alexandria
Most washer calls in Alexandria come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Alexandria
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Washer Repair FAQs: Alexandria, LA
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is my washer leaking?
How do I find a technician who knows GE washers?
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GE Washer Repair Near Alexandria
Write down any error code your GE washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Alexandria technician bring the right parts.