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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chelsea and the Shelby County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving Chelsea, AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chelsea. The rest are spread across Birmingham (26), Pelham (4), and Alabaster (3). 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Appliance Mechanic LLC is the nearest, roughly 5.5 miles from Chelsea. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chelsea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.5, 7.1, 7.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 58 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
The leading options for Chelsea are Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (16.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (17.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Chelsea
What Gets Fixed on a Chelsea Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Chelsea, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Laundry Notes for Chelsea, AL
Most washer calls in Chelsea 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.
Before You Book in Chelsea
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Chelsea, AL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Chelsea faster and cheaper.