When a washer quits in Bastrop, 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. The Bastrop list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Bastrop
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bastrop. 5 of them are based in Bastrop itself, and the rest are spread across Austin (27), Pflugerville (3), and Cedar Creek (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.2, 2.8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
At the top of the Bastrop list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); On Point Air Conditioning and Appliance LLC (6.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Austin Repairs (29.4 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABA Appliance Repair, Inc. (29.5 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 543 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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 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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Bastrop
Most washer calls in Bastrop 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 Bastrop
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Bastrop, TX
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Which areas near Bastrop do these technicians cover?
Why won't my washer spin?
Washer Repair by Brand in Bastrop
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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 Bastrop technician a trip for parts.