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. 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 Gladewater
16 repair companies serve Gladewater from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tyler (6), Longview (5), and Hawkins (1). Nearest on the list: Major Appliance Service, around 9.8 miles out. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 15 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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.8, 11.3, 11.4 |
At the top of the Gladewater list: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (28.0 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 3.4 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Rate Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Hawkins, 4.9 stars from 409 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Gladewater
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
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?
Before replacing a washer in Gladewater, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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.
Around Gladewater
Most washer calls in Gladewater 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.
Questions to Ask a Gladewater Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Gladewater, TX
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Gladewater
Washing Machine Repair Near Gladewater
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 Gladewater technician a trip for parts.