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 Allen list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Allen
40 repair companies serve Allen from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Allen, and the rest are spread across McKinney (16), Plano (14), and Frisco (7). Nearest on the list: Allen Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.4 miles out. 14 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Allen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.7, 3.1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Allen: ThumbUp Pro Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Texas True Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 430 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartway Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 1,145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair by Asurion (4.8 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.8 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
The Usual Washer Culprits in Allen
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$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 Allen, TX
Most washer calls in Allen 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Allen
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Allen, TX
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Allen faster and cheaper.