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. The Avondale list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Avondale, LA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Avondale. Other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The closest is Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc., about 2.3 miles away. 19 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Avondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Avondale: Broussard Appliance Service (7.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews).
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
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Avondale
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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
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?
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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Around Avondale
Most washer calls in Avondale 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Avondale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Avondale, LA
Why is there water left in my washer?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Washer Repair by Brand in Avondale
Washing Machine Repair Near Avondale
Before you call a Avondale 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.