Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Duncanville list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Duncanville, TX
40 repair companies serve Duncanville from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Duncanville, and other nearby bases include Dallas (18), Grand Prairie (7), and Arlington (4). 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Get Some AC Heating LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Duncanville. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Duncanville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.7, 2.7 |
The leading options for Duncanville are Two Brothers Appliance (11.3 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance Repairs (9.2 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Recovery-Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Grand Prairie, 5.0 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Duncanville Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency 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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Laundry Notes for Duncanville, TX
Most washer calls in Duncanville 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.
Before You Book in Duncanville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Duncanville, TX
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Do you cover Duncanville and nearby towns?
What should I check before calling?
Washer Repair by Brand in Duncanville
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Before you call a Duncanville 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.