Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Lincoln, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Lincoln, AL
15 repair companies serve Lincoln from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Pell City (2), and Gadsden (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: His Way Appliance Service, around 3.3 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lincoln. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 8.1, 8.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
The leading options for Lincoln are Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (10.2 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Serenity Appliance (21.6 miles away, based in Moody, 4.9 stars from 134 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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.
What Lincoln Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lincoln, AL
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Washing Machine Repair Near Lincoln
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Lincoln faster and cheaper.