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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving North Hobbs and the Lea County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near North Hobbs
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 78-mile radius of North Hobbs. Other nearby bases include Odessa (2), Hobbs (1), and Seminole (1). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from North Hobbs. 4 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether North Hobbs is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 78 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 27.1, 33.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
At the top of the North Hobbs list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Hobbs, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (77.4 miles away, based in Midland, 3.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fehr's Appliance Repair Center (27.1 miles away, based in Seminole, 3.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Laundry Equipment (75.4 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
The Usual Washer Culprits in North Hobbs
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in North Hobbs
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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.
Laundry Notes for North Hobbs, NM
Most washer calls in North Hobbs 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.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a North Hobbs Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: North Hobbs, NM
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Washer Repair by Brand in North Hobbs
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a North Hobbs technician a trip for parts.