When a washer quits in Tice, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Tice and the Lee County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Tice, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tice. Other nearby bases include Fort Myers (27), North Fort Myers (6), and Cape Coral (4). 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Mercantile Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
Closest matches for Tice: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (9.9 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (27.6 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Diamond Appliance Repair, LLC (16.0 miles away, based in Estero, 4.5 stars from 421 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Tice
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Tice
Most washer calls in Tice 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Tice
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Tice, FL
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Which areas near Tice do these technicians cover?
Why won't my washer drain?
Washer Repair by Brand in Tice
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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 Tice technician a trip for parts.