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. Below are the companies within reach of Metairie, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Metairie
Within 30 miles of Metairie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 list an address in Metairie, and other nearby bases include New Orleans (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is The Appliance Technician, about 0.4 miles away. 19 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Metairie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 23 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
First up for Metairie: Broussard Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); A&R Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Kenner, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Metairie Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
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
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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 Metairie
Jefferson Parish Department of Water (East Bank water system), which supplies Metairie, reports hardness of east Bank system total hardness reported at 75.7-190 ppm as CaCO3 (moderately hard to hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Jefferson Parish 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
The parish has designated an Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District and a Metairie Ridge Tree Protection District, and work there needs a parish building permit, with most Old Metairie projects also reviewed by the Planning Department. Source: When Do I Need / Not Need a Permit - Jefferson Parish
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 Metairie
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Metairie, LA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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What does a washer repair usually cost?
Washer Repair by Brand in Metairie
Washing Machine Repair Near Metairie
Before you call a Metairie 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.