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 Alvin and the Brazoria County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Alvin, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alvin. 1 of them are based in Alvin itself, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (8), League City (6), and Houston (4). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 3.2 miles away. 14 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention washer work | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 5.2, 7.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Alvin: Mr. Appliance of League City (13.4 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Alvin, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Alvin
Most washer calls in Alvin 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.
Questions to Ask a Alvin Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Alvin, TX
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Washing Machine Repair Near Alvin
Before you call a Alvin technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.