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 Texarkana list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Texarkana
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Texarkana. 4 list an address in Texarkana, and the rest are spread across Queen City (1), Hope (1), and Horatio (1). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Of those, 5 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 10 businesses. Texarkana is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Texarkana. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.9 |
Closest matches for Texarkana: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in Magnolia, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Texarkana, 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?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
What Texarkana Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Texarkana 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 Texarkana
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Texarkana, TX
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Before you call a Texarkana 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.