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 Valley Park and the St. Louis County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Valley Park, MO
40 repair companies serve Valley Park from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across St. Louis (19), Ellisville (2), and Chesterfield (2). Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Valley Park. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Valley Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 4.7, 4.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Valley Park: Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (3.1 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (18.3 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (11.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Valley Park Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
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:
- 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Around Valley Park
Most washer calls in Valley Park 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Valley Park
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Valley Park, MO
Why is my washer leaking?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
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Washer Repair by Brand in Valley Park
Washing Machine Repair Near Valley Park
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 Valley Park technician a trip for parts.