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 Fabens list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Fabens
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fabens. The rest are spread across El Paso (17), Horizon City (1), and Socorro (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Geko appliances repairs is the nearest, roughly 10.1 miles from Fabens. 2 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 16 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.1, 11.5, 18.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
First up for Fabens: AAA Affordable Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.5 stars from 784 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.3 stars from 719 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Geko appliances repairs (10.1 miles away, based in Horizon City, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Quality Appliance (11.5 miles away, based in Socorro, 4.7 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Fabens
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Fabens
Before replacing a washer in Fabens, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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 Fabens
Most washer calls in Fabens 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 Fabens
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Fabens, TX
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Fabens faster and cheaper.