Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving McKinney and the Collin County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near McKinney
40 repair companies serve McKinney from within 30 miles. 17 of them are based in McKinney itself, and the rest are spread across Frisco (11), Plano (6), and Allen (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Of those, 11 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Sam’s Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from McKinney. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from McKinney. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
First up for McKinney: Texas True Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 430 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ThumbUp Pro Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair by Asurion (2.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartway Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,145 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a McKinney Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in McKinney, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 McKinney
Most washer calls in McKinney 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.
Questions to Ask a McKinney Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: McKinney, TX
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Before you call a McKinney 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.