Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Oakdale list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Oakdale, LA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Oakdale. Other nearby bases include Lafayette (7), Lake Charles (7), and Alexandria (4). Distances run up to about 60 miles. City Refrigeration & Ice Co is the nearest, roughly 24.3 miles from Oakdale. 12 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Oakdale is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 24.3, 26.4, 29.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
The leading options for Oakdale are Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Eunice, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.2 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.0 miles away, based in Opelousas, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (58.3 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 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
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
The Usual Washer Culprits in Oakdale
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
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
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?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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 Oakdale, LA
Most washer calls in Oakdale 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 Oakdale
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Oakdale, LA
What stops a washer from spinning?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
How much does washing machine repair cost in Oakdale?
Why is my washer leaking?
Washer Repair by Brand in Oakdale
Washing Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Oakdale technician a trip for parts.