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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Galliano and the Lafourche County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Galliano
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Galliano. Other nearby bases include Metairie (6), New Orleans (5), and Houma (4). Distances run up to about 39 miles. 15 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Galliano. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Galliano is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 22 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 19.7, 26.7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 55 |
Closest matches for Galliano: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Cut Off, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Pro Appliance Repair (37.2 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Houma, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (37.5 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- 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 smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Galliano, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Laundry Notes for Galliano, LA
Most washer calls in Galliano 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 Galliano
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Galliano faster and cheaper.