When a washer quits in Summerville, 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. The Summerville list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Summerville, GA
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Summerville. The rest are spread across Rome (8), Fort Payne (4), and Dalton (4). Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 15.4 miles from Summerville. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The 18 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.4, 15.9, 17.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
The leading options for Summerville are Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Dalton, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Rome, 4.4 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Fort Payne, 4.3 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frix Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Rome, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
The Usual Washer Culprits in Summerville
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Summerville
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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 Summerville
Most washer calls in Summerville 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 Summerville Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- 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: Summerville, GA
Why won't my washer spin?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Do you cover Summerville and nearby towns?
Why is my washer leaking?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Summerville
Washing Machine Repair Near Summerville
Before you call a Summerville 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.