When a washer quits in Selma, 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. 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 Selma
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Selma. 3 of them are based in Selma itself, and other nearby bases include Fresno (23), Clovis (7), and Hanford (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Selma. 6 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Selma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
First up for Selma: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.1 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BonTech Home Services (20.2 miles away, based in Clovis, 4.8 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Lemoore, 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MVI Fresno Range & Refrigerator Repair Service (24.7 miles away, based in Fresno, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
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
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Selma
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in Selma
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Selma, CA
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why won't my washer spin?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Selma
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.