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. The Canton list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Canton, MS
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Canton. The rest are spread across Jackson (20), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 2 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Emergency Appliance Repair Services, about 10.5 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Canton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.5, 10.6, 11.7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
First up for Canton: Mr. Appliance of Madison (11.7 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Refrigeration and Electrical Inc (16.6 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Timber Appliance Repair Professionals (16.7 miles away, based in Jackson, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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.
Around Canton
Most washer calls in Canton 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Canton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Canton, MS
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Why won't my washer drain?
Why won't my washer spin?
What should I check before calling?
Washer Repair by Brand in Canton
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Before you call a Canton 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.