A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Alexander City list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Alexander City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Alexander City. 1 of them are based in Alexander City itself, and the rest are spread across Anniston (4), Opelika (3), and Montgomery (3). Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Terry Johnson Appliance LLC, about 1.5 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alexander City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexander City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 25.1, 31.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 56 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
At the top of the Alexander City list: Sears Appliance Repair (49.4 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Alexander City
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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 Alexander City Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Alexander City 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Alexander City Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Alexander City, AL
What should I check before calling?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Washer Repair by Brand in Alexander City
Washing Machine Repair Near Alexander City
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Alexander City technician a trip for parts.