When a washer quits in Athens, 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 Athens and the Clarke County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Athens
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Athens. 7 list an address in Athens, and the rest are spread across Winder (5), Jefferson (3), and Monroe (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Carters Food Service Equipment, around 1.9 miles out. Of those, 8 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 42 |
The leading options for Athens are Athens Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (6.5 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC (19.5 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northeast GA Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Hull, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Athens
Before replacing a washer in Athens, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Athens
Most washer calls in Athens 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Athens
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Athens, GA
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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 Athens technician a trip for parts.