Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Valley
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Valley. 2 of them are based in Valley itself, and the rest are spread across Columbus (10), LaGrange (4), and Opelika (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 6 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sanders Appliance Repair Services, about 0.8 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.5, 14.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
Closest matches for Valley: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in LaGrange, 4.2 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
The Usual Washer Culprits in Valley
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Valley
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Valley
Before replacing a washer in Valley, 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?
- 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Valley
Most washer calls in Valley 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 Valley
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Valley, AL
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Before you call a Valley 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.