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 Waycross and the Ware County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Waycross
Within 60 miles of Waycross there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Waycross itself, and other nearby bases include Brunswick (7), Jesup (3), and Valdosta (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Mc Laughlin's Appliance Services, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waycross is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waycross. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.2, 9.8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
First up for Waycross: Sears Home Services (2.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (39.0 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.1 miles away, based in Douglas, 4.5 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.6 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Waycross
Before replacing a washer in Waycross, 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Waycross Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Waycross 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 Waycross Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Waycross, GA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Which areas near Waycross do these technicians cover?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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Before you call a Waycross 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.