When a washer quits in Pulaski, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Pulaski, TN
17 repair companies serve Pulaski from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Pulaski, and other nearby bases include Athens (4), Ardmore (2), and Fayetteville (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Easy Pay Store, around 0.5 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pulaski. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 16.2, 16.9 |
At the top of the Pulaski list: Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Lawrenceburg, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (25.4 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Dan's Appliance Service (17.5 miles away, based in Ardmore, 4.7 stars from 213 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Athens, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Pulaski Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
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
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 Pulaski
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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?
- 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 Pulaski Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Pulaski 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Pulaski
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Pulaski, TN
Why is there water left in my washer?
What should I check before calling?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Find Your Washer Brand in Pulaski
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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 Pulaski technician a trip for parts.