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 Houston
40 repair companies serve Houston from within 30 miles. 36 of them are based in Houston itself, and other nearby bases include Bellaire (4). Greenfield Appliance Repair Mechanics is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Houston. 12 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention washer work | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Houston list: Appliance Cowboys (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Houston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of River Oaks (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair and Care of Houston (7.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
The Usual Washer Culprits in Houston
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Houston, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Houston
Houston Public Works (Houston Water), which supplies Houston, reports hardness of main system total hardness 43.5-229 mg/L as CaCO3, average about 135 mg/L (moderately hard to hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: 2025 Houston Water Quality Report - Houston Public Works
The City of Houston has designated more than 20 historic districts, including the Houston Heights, Norhill and Old Sixth Ward districts, where exterior changes go through the Office of Preservation's Certificate of Appropriateness process. Source: Historic Preservation - City of Houston Planning & Development Department
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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Houston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Houston, TX
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why won't my washer drain?
Washer Repair by Brand in Houston
Washing Machine Repair Near Houston
Before you call a Houston 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.