When a washer quits in Richmond, 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 Richmond list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Richmond, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Richmond. 19 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Sugar Land (13), Rosenberg (4), and Katy (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Of those, 9 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Richmond Appliance Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Richmond. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
First up for Richmond: Masterpoint Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 441 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leader Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 985 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OnTime Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Qualified Appliances Repair Command Inc. (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
Before replacing a washer in Richmond, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Richmond
Most washer calls in Richmond 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 Richmond Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Richmond, TX
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Washer Repair by Brand in Richmond
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Richmond faster and cheaper.