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 Austin and the Travis County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Austin
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Austin. 40 list an address in Austin. The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Cloudridge Appliance Repair Austin, around 0.7 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
At the top of the Austin list: All Austin Repairs (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABA Appliance Repair, Inc. (3.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 543 reviews); Smart Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 241 reviews); VZ Tech PRO Appliance repair & Handyman services (3.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Austin
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
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.
Around Austin
Austin Water (City of Austin), which supplies Austin, reports hardness of about 94-107 mg/L total hardness as CaCO3 at the utility's tap sampling sites (quarterly summary). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Austin Water Quality Summary, 2nd Quarter 2023
Austin has city-designated local historic districts that are largely residential, among them Hyde Park, Aldridge Place, Castle Hill and Smoot/Terrace Park. Source: Local Historic Districts - City of Austin
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 Austin Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Austin, TX
What should I check before calling?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Which areas near Austin do these technicians cover?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Washer Repair by Brand in Austin
Washing Machine Repair Near Austin
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Austin faster and cheaper.