If your Whirlpool washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Alexander City, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Whirlpool Washer Repair Near Alexander City
Within 60 miles of Alexander City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Alexander City, and other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Opelika (3), and Montgomery (3). Terry Johnson Appliance LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Alexander City. None of the companies within 60 miles mention Whirlpool by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alexander City is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 56 |
|---|---|
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 25.1, 31.1 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
At the top of the Alexander City list: Whirlpool (84.5 miles away, based in Cedartown, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (47.6 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.4 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, all-in-one combo, and commercial washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Whirlpool Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Washer Technician Deals With
Some models sense load size before filling, tumbling or spinning the drum briefly, and then set the water volume to match, so a partly filled tub is often normal. Source: Whirlpool - Why won't my washing machine fill with water
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Washer won't start. Check that the washer is plugged in and the breaker has not tripped, turn off the control lock if it is on, and reset the washer by cutting power for at least a minute. Source: Whirlpool - How to reset a washing machine
- Washer leaking. Check that the inlet hoses have their rubber washers and snug connections at both ends, then make sure the drain hose is secure and the house drain is not backing up. Source: Whirlpool - Leaking Water Underneath - Washer
Reading a Whirlpool Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Int | The cycle was paused or canceled, and the washer may drain and spin for a while before it stops. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| LOC / LC | Control lock is turned on; touch or hold the Control Lock button to release it. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| rL / F34 | Items were left in the drum when the Clean Washer cycle was started. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
When to Call for Whirlpool Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the front load drain pump filter every few months or whenever lint builds up, on models that have one. Source: Whirlpool - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
- Check and brush clean the small mesh screens where the fill hoses connect at the back of the washer if filling slows. Source: Whirlpool - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
Brand guides: Whirlpool Washer Not Spinning or Draining: Fixes.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Washer Repair
Most Whirlpool washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
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 to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Washer Call
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Alexander City, AL
Most washer calls in Alexander City 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Alexander City
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Whirlpool Washer Repair FAQs: Alexander City, AL
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Write down any error code your Whirlpool washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Alexander City technician bring the right parts.