Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Calera and the Shelby County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving Calera, AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Calera. 1 of them are based in Calera itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (17), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Of those, 3 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Advanced Appliance is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Calera. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 7.1, 8.2 |
Closest matches for Calera: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (28.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (23.1 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (17.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
The Usual Washer Culprits in Calera
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Calera, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Calera
Most washer calls in Calera 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Calera
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Calera, AL
Why won't my washer drain?
How much does washing machine repair cost in Calera?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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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 Calera technician a trip for parts.