Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. 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.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Monroe, GA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Monroe. 3 of them are based in Monroe itself, and other nearby bases include Loganville (7), Winder (5), and Covington (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Athens Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Monroe. 11 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.0, 1.7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
First up for Monroe: Mr. Appliance of Athens (18.1 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC (12.0 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iDealService (Appliance Repair) (18.3 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Monroe
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
What Monroe Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Monroe 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Monroe
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Monroe, GA
Why is my washer leaking?
Is there anything I can try first?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Washer Repair by Brand in Monroe
Washing Machine Repair Near Monroe
Before you call a Monroe technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.