Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving College Park and the Fulton County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near College Park
40 repair companies serve College Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (28), Forest Park (2), and Riverdale (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is City Boys R Us Div. 954 Appliance Repair, about 2.4 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from College Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.2, 3.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
Closest matches for College Park: Appliance Allstars (12.7 miles away, based in Stockbridge, 4.7 stars from 1,142 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (9.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Div. 954 Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.3 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
The Usual Washer Culprits in College Park
What Gets Fixed on a College Park Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning 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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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 College Park
Most washer calls in College Park 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 College Park Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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: College Park, GA
Why won't my washer spin?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover College Park and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, College Park
Washing Machine Repair Near College Park
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 College Park technician a trip for parts.