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. The Mount Pleasant list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Mount Pleasant
20 repair companies serve Mount Pleasant from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Longview (5), Texarkana (4), and Sulphur Springs (2). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Of those, 4 mention washing machine or washer work by name. EL Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Mount Pleasant. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Mount Pleasant is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Pleasant. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 32.7, 35.9 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
First up for Mount Pleasant: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (56.2 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.1 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.8 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.3 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- 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
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
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.
Around Mount Pleasant
Most washer calls in Mount Pleasant 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Mount Pleasant
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Mount Pleasant, TX
What stops a washer from spinning?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Why is there water left in my washer?
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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 Mount Pleasant technician a trip for parts.