When a washer quits in Saraland, 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 Saraland list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Saraland, AL
25 repair companies serve Saraland from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). Nearest on the list: Swift Appliance Repair Fixers, around 7.0 miles out. 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.0, 9.5, 9.6 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
The leading options for Saraland are Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (13.1 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
The Usual Washer Culprits in Saraland
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Saraland
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining 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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Saraland, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Saraland
Most washer calls in Saraland 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Saraland
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Saraland, AL
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Washer Repair by Brand in Saraland
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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 Saraland technician a trip for parts.