When a washer quits in Gray, 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 Gray and the Terrebonne County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Gray, LA
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gray. Other nearby bases include Houma (4), Thibodaux (3), and Schriever (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rogers Repairs is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Gray. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 11 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 3.5, 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
The leading options for Gray are Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Houma, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edgard Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Edgard, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradis Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Paradis, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliances LLC (8.8 miles away, based in Thibodaux, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Gray
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Gray, 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Gray
Most washer calls in Gray 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.
Questions to Ask a Gray Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Gray, LA
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Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
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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 Gray technician a trip for parts.