Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Gilmer
Within 60 miles of Gilmer there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Tyler (7), Longview (5), and Jacksonville (3). Distances run up to about 57 miles. 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Ponder Appliance Repair, about 13.2 miles away. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Gilmer is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gilmer. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.2, 17.3, 17.5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
At the top of the Gilmer list: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (37.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.1 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Raney Appliance Service (38.4 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Gilmer
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Gilmer
Most washer calls in Gilmer 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 Gilmer
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Gilmer, TX
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is there anything I can try first?
Do you cover Gilmer and nearby towns?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Gilmer
Washing Machine Repair Near Gilmer
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 Gilmer technician a trip for parts.