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. The Gatesville list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Gatesville
Within 30 miles of Gatesville there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Gatesville, and the rest are spread across Killeen (8), Temple (3), and Harker Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gatesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 19.3, 21.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Gatesville are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Temple, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waco (28.2 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Gatesville
Before replacing a washer in Gatesville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Gatesville
Most washer calls in Gatesville 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, §1301.053 (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 Gatesville
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Gatesville, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do you cover Gatesville and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Gatesville
Washing Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Gatesville technician a trip for parts.