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 Chackbay list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Chackbay, LA
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chackbay. The rest are spread across Houma (4), Thibodaux (3), and St Amant (3). Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Rod's Appliances, about 6.0 miles away. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.0, 6.9, 7.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
At the top of the Chackbay list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Houma, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edgard Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Edgard, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acadian Appliance Service (26.0 miles away, based in St Amant, 4.6 stars from 88 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Chackbay
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Chackbay, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
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.
What Chackbay Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Chackbay 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.
Before You Book in Chackbay
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Chackbay technician a trip for parts.