Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Louis and the St. Louis County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving St. Louis, MO
40 repair companies serve St. Louis from within 30 miles. 26 of them are based in St. Louis itself, and other nearby bases include Granite City (2), Affton (2), and University City (1). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Mid America Service Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.1 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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.3, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
The leading options for St. Louis are All American Appliance and HVAC Services (5.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (13.5 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Hazelwood, 4.4 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in St. Louis
Before replacing a washer in St. Louis, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
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 St. Louis
City of St. Louis Water Division, which supplies St. Louis, reports hardness of total hardness averaged 152 mg/L as CaCO3 (range 103-210 mg/L) in the Water Division's 2018 water quality report (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: City of St. Louis Water Division 2018 Water Quality Report
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a St. Louis Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: St. Louis, MO
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Washer Repair by Brand in St. Louis
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Before you call a St. Louis 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.