When a washer quits in Opp, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Who Repairs Washers Near Opp
Within 60 miles of Opp there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Dothan (3), Enterprise (2), and Baker (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 4 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Appliance One is the nearest, roughly 13.6 miles from Opp. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Opp is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Opp. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.6, 23.8, 25.1 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
Closest matches for Opp: Sears Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri-State Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Dothan (37.8 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (51.2 miles away, based in Dothan, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
The Usual Washer Culprits in Opp
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Opp
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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.
Around Opp
Most washer calls in Opp 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 Opp
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Opp, AL
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
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What does a washer repair usually cost?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Opp
Before you call a Opp 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.