When a washer quits in Foley, 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. The Foley list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Foley, AL
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Foley. 4 of them are based in Foley itself, and other nearby bases include Pensacola (14), Orange Beach (4), and Daphne (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 11 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Benson's Home Center, about 1.4 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Foley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
Closest matches for Foley: SuperTech Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 117 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Lillian, 4.9 stars from 332 reviews); Gulfside Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Pensacola, 4.7 stars from 734 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
The Usual Washer Culprits in Foley
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Foley, AL
Most washer calls in Foley 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 Foley
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Foley, AL
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why won't my washer drain?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Washer Repair by Brand in Foley
Washing Machine Repair Near Foley
Before you call a Foley technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.