When a washer quits in Flowood, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Flowood list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Flowood
Within 30 miles of Flowood there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Flowood, and other nearby bases include Jackson (20), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). Hobart Service is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Flowood. 2 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Flowood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 3.2, 3.7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
At the top of the Flowood list: Mr. Appliance of Madison (7.8 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Refrigeration and Electrical Inc (5.7 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Elmcrest Appliance Repair Handlers (5.7 miles away, based in Pearl, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Flowood
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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 Flowood
Most washer calls in Flowood 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Flowood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Flowood, MS
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Do you cover Flowood and nearby towns?
What should I check before calling?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Washer Repair by Brand in Flowood
Washing Machine Repair Near Flowood
Before you call a Flowood 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.