If your LG washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Smithville list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with LG. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair LG washers and other brands.
Independent LG Washer Technicians, Smithville MO
33 repair companies serve Smithville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Kansas City (13), Independence (6), and St Joseph (5). Harbor Appliance Repair Advisors is the nearest, roughly 12.5 miles from Smithville. No company within 90 miles of Smithville mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.5, 13.9, 14.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
At the top of the Smithville list: Able Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.9 stars from 4,981 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greg's Appliances (27.5 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.6 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a LG Washer Technician Deals With
LG top load washers use a direct drive motor rather than a belt-driven design. Source: LG - Top Load Washers
What LG Says to Check First
- Washer not draining. For the OE drain code, LG says to check the drain hose for kinks or clogs and then clean the drain pump filter. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List
- Door won't lock. For the dE code, LG says to make sure no laundry is caught in the door or gasket and close the door firmly; a bent latch or torn gasket needs service. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide
LG Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freeze warning; the drum, hoses or taps may be frozen and need to be thawed. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
| PE | The water level sensor cannot read the water level. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
| LE | The motor is overloaded or locked and cannot turn the drum, often from overloading, back-to-back cycles or a trapped object. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
Full list: LG Washer Error Codes Explained: UE, LE, OE and More.
LG Smart Diagnosis runs through the LG ThinQ app, walking the owner through steps and then reporting the washer's performance and any issues found. Source: LG Support - Smart Diagnosis (washer)
Signs Your LG Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Smithville
Keeping a LG Washer Running
- Keep the detergent dispenser clean, since undissolved detergent and residue are a leading cause of odor and buildup. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Troubleshooting: Odor Buildup
- Run the TubClean cycle (or the Sanitary cycle on models without it) as part of roughly monthly upkeep, and when the tCL reminder appears. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
LG Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most LG washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 LG Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
What Smithville Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Smithville 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Smithville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair LG washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
LG Washer Repair FAQs: Smithville, MO
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do you work for LG?
What should I do about a LG error code?
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Write down any error code your LG washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Smithville technician bring the right parts.