When a washer quits in Kirby, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Kirby list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Kirby, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kirby. 1 of them are based in Kirby itself, and other nearby bases include San Antonio (26), Converse (6), and Schertz (3). The closest is Fix it Zap, about 0.5 miles away. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
The leading options for Kirby are Coast Appliance Repair & AC (17.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VoltFix Appliance Repair LLC (14.5 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's Appliance Care (13.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
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
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 Kirby
Before replacing a washer in Kirby, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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 Kirby
Most washer calls in Kirby 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 Kirby
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Kirby, TX
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Kirby
Washing Machine Repair Near Kirby
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 Kirby technician a trip for parts.