When a washer quits in Augusta, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Augusta and the Butler County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Augusta, KS
Within 30 miles of Augusta there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Augusta itself, and other nearby bases include Wichita (31), Leon (2), and Towanda (1). The closest is Jim's Refrigeration & Appliance Services, about 1.2 miles away. 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 6.1, 8.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 41 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
At the top of the Augusta list: Mr. Appliance of Wichita (19.7 miles away, based in Park City, 4.9 stars from 1,234 reviews); Appliance Nerd (21.8 miles away, based in Wichita, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews); Larry's Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Wichita, 3.5 stars from 32 reviews); Rick's Appliance Services (20.2 miles away, based in Wichita, 4.7 stars from 664 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
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
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Augusta
Before replacing a washer in Augusta, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Local Notes for Augusta
Most washer calls in Augusta 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 Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Augusta
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Augusta, KS
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Washer Repair by Brand in Augusta
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Augusta faster and cheaper.