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 Metropolis list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Metropolis
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Metropolis. Other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Murray (3), and Benton (2). 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Appliance Help Center, about 4.5 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Metropolis is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Metropolis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 5.4, 6.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
First up for Metropolis: Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.3 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Help Center (4.5 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.4 stars from 65 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.5 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.9 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
The Usual Washer Culprits in Metropolis
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Metropolis
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Metropolis
Before replacing a washer in Metropolis, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$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.
Around Metropolis
Most washer calls in Metropolis 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Metropolis
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Metropolis, IL
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Before you call a Metropolis 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.