When a washer quits in Oxford, 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 Oxford list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Oxford, MS
29 repair companies serve Oxford from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Oxford itself, and the rest are spread across Memphis (6), Ripley (3), and Collierville (3). Nearest on the list: Loyal Appliance Repair Technicians, around 0.9 miles out. 10 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 businesses. Oxford is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oxford. 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 1.6 |
The leading options for Oxford are Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.0 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (56.7 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (41.9 miles away, based in Ripley, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Oxford
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Oxford
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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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.
Around Oxford
Most washer calls in Oxford 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 Oxford
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Oxford, MS
What should I check before calling?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Oxford faster and cheaper.