A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Alma list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Alma
Within 30 miles of Alma there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Alma, and the rest are spread across Fort Smith (6), Van Buren (4), and Winslow (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 2 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Shearer Appliance Services, around 0.8 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 5.8, 6.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
At the top of the Alma list: Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (11.6 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALL-IN appliance repair (25.7 miles away, based in Winslow, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (13.9 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Alma
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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.
What Alma Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Alma 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Alma Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Alma, AR
What does a washer repair usually cost?
What should I check before calling?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Alma
Washing Machine Repair Near Alma
Before you call a Alma 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.