When a washer quits in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Texarkana
11 repair companies serve Texarkana from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Texarkana itself, and the rest are spread across Queen City (1), Hope (1), and Horatio (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Same-Day Appliance Fix in Texarkana, about 2.4 miles away. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Texarkana is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.4, 5.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
The leading options for Texarkana are Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.4 miles away, based in Magnolia, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Texarkana
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
What Texarkana Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Texarkana 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 Texarkana Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Texarkana, AR
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Washer Repair by Brand in Texarkana
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Before you call a Texarkana 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.