Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Benton list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Benton, AR
40 repair companies serve Benton from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Benton itself, and the rest are spread across Little Rock (21), North Little Rock (12), and Maumelle (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 5 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 13 businesses.
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 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 10.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
Closest matches for Benton: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (20.4 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Chuck's Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 4.2 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Appliance Geeks (21.4 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
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.
Around Benton
Most washer calls in Benton 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.
Before You Book in Benton
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Benton, AR
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Benton faster and cheaper.