Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving West Hattiesburg and the Lamar County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving West Hattiesburg, MS
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of West Hattiesburg. The rest are spread across Hattiesburg (3), Picayune (3), and Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Appliance Service Central LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from West Hattiesburg. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 11 businesses. West Hattiesburg is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Hattiesburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.2, 3.9 |
Closest matches for West Hattiesburg: FixFast Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (57.6 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Home Services (26.8 miles away, based in Columbia); Brackman Service Company (3.2 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in West Hattiesburg, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
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.
Laundry Notes for West Hattiesburg, MS
Most washer calls in West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg
- 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 a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: West Hattiesburg, MS
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in West Hattiesburg faster and cheaper.