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 Farmers Branch list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Farmers Branch, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Farmers Branch. 3 of them are based in Farmers Branch itself, and other nearby bases include Dallas (12), Carrollton (9), and Irving (6). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Of those, 8 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Farmers Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention washer work | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
At the top of the Farmers Branch list: BTU Home Services (1.9 miles away, based in Addison, 4.8 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Longhorn Services: HVAC & Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Carrollton, 4.7 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Irving (5.6 miles away, based in Irving, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solution Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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?
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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
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.
Local Notes for Farmers Branch
Most washer calls in Farmers Branch 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Farmers Branch
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Farmers Branch, TX
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Should I repair or replace my washer?
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Before you call a Farmers Branch 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.