Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Moss Point list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Moss Point, MS
18 repair companies serve Moss Point from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Moss Point, and other nearby bases include Mobile (9), Theodore (3), and Biloxi (2). Triple R Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Moss Point. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Moss Point. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.3, 3.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
The leading options for Moss Point are Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (26.0 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
If a child swallows detergent from a packet, rinse out the mouth and call Poison Help immediately; for eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Moss Point
Before replacing a washer in Moss Point, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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.
What Moss Point Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Moss Point 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.
Questions to Ask a Moss Point Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Moss Point, MS
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Before you call a Moss Point 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.