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 Center Point and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Center Point
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Center Point. 1 of them are based in Center Point itself, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (29), Remlap (2), and Pinson (1). 2 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Reliable Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Center Point. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
Closest matches for Center Point: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.2 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (4.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Oneonta, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Center Point
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
If a child swallows detergent from a packet, rinse out the mouth and call Poison Help immediately; for eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Center Point, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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 Center Point Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Center Point 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Center Point
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Center Point, AL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Center Point faster and cheaper.