A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Waxahachie list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Waxahachie, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waxahachie. 1 list an address in Waxahachie, and other nearby bases include Dallas (14), Grand Prairie (4), and Midlothian (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. 6 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 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 washer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 6.3, 8.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
Closest matches for Waxahachie: Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (6.3 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance Repairs (8.1 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Two Brothers Appliance (27.1 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Waxahachie
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining 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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency 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?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Waxahachie, TX
Most washer calls in Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Waxahachie, TX
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Washer Repair by Brand in Waxahachie
Washing Machine Repair Near Waxahachie
Before you call a Waxahachie 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.