A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Martinez list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Martinez, GA
Within 30 miles of Martinez there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Martinez itself, and the rest are spread across Augusta (15), Aiken (4), and North Augusta (2). Of those, 4 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Hutto HVAC & Duct Clean Service, about 0.6 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Martinez. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.7, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Martinez are Mr. Appliance of West Augusta (3.7 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.1 stars from 735 reviews); Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (13.4 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.5 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Aiken, 4.4 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
The Usual Washer Culprits in Martinez
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Martinez, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Martinez, GA
Most washer calls in Martinez 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 Martinez
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Martinez, GA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Washer Repair by Brand in Martinez
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Martinez faster and cheaper.