When a washer quits in Enterprise, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Enterprise and the Coffee County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Enterprise
12 repair companies serve Enterprise from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Enterprise itself, and other nearby bases include Dothan (3), Eufaula (3), and Newton (1). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Enterprise is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 14.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
First up for Enterprise: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri-State Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Dothan (14.7 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Dothan, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems 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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Enterprise
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Enterprise, AL
Most washer calls in Enterprise 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 Enterprise 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Enterprise, AL
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
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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 Enterprise technician a trip for parts.