A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Birmingham that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Birmingham AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Birmingham. 29 of them are based in Birmingham itself, and other nearby bases include Bessemer (3), Hoover (2), and Vestavia Hills (1). Distances run up to about 13 miles. 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is EspressoTech Solutions, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Birmingham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
The leading options for Birmingham are Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (12.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (14.2 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Birmingham
Birmingham Water Works Board, which supplies Birmingham, reports hardness of 40-156 mg/L total hardness (soft to hard, varies by source/treatment plant). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Birmingham Water Works 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (CCR)
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.
Before You Book in Birmingham
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Birmingham, AL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Birmingham technician can then bring the right parts for either one.