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 Clarksdale list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Clarksdale, MS
11 repair companies serve Clarksdale from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Clarksdale itself, and other nearby bases include Greenwood (2), Oxford (2), and West Helena (1). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clarksdale is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clarksdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 5.0, 26.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
Closest matches for Clarksdale: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.0 miles away, based in Greenwood, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Grenada, 3.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clarksdale Appliance Services Inc. (5.0 miles away, 3.2 stars from 9 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Clarksdale
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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 Clarksdale
Most washer calls in Clarksdale 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Clarksdale
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Clarksdale, MS
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Clarksdale faster and cheaper.