When a washer quits in Saks, 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 Saks list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Saks, AL
Within 30 miles of Saks there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Gadsden (2), and Pell City (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is BRIAN'S SERVICE CO., about 3.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 3.6, 3.9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Saks: Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scott's appliance repair LLC (8.4 miles away, based in Anniston, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
The Usual Washer Culprits in Saks
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Saks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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.
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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Saks Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Saks 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Saks
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Saks, AL
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Before you call a Saks 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.