Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Alexander City list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Alexander City
40 repair companies serve Alexander City from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Alexander City itself, and other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Opelika (3), and Montgomery (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. The closest is Terry Johnson Appliance LLC, about 1.5 miles away. 6 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alexander City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexander City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 56 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 25.1, 31.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
The leading options for Alexander City are Sears Appliance Repair (49.4 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.2 miles away, based in Valley, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Alexander City. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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 Alexander City
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.
Questions to Ask a Alexander City Washer Technician
- 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 guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Alexander City, AL
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why won't my washer spin?
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.