When a washer quits in Auburn, 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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Auburn
40 repair companies serve Auburn from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Auburn itself, and the rest are spread across Lawrenceville (10), Dacula (7), and Winder (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Appliance Repair Team LLC, about 1.6 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.2, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
Closest matches for Auburn: Appliance EMT of Buford (12.3 miles away, based in Buford, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Inspire Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Buford, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iDealService (Appliance Repair) (7.1 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Auburn, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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.
Laundry Notes for Auburn, GA
Most washer calls in Auburn 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.
Questions to Ask a Auburn Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Auburn, 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 Auburn technician a trip for parts.