Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. 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.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Selma, AL
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Selma. 3 list an address in Selma, and the rest are spread across Prattville (3), Montgomery (3), and Alabaster (3). 4 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Martin Appliance, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Selma is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Selma: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones washer & dryer repair (58.3 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.5 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
The Usual Washer Culprits in Selma
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
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?
Before replacing a washer in Selma, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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.
Local Notes for Selma
Most washer calls in Selma 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 Selma
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Selma, AL
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Is there anything I can try first?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Selma
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 Selma technician a trip for parts.