Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Cullman list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Cullman AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cullman. 4 of them are based in Cullman itself, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (11), Madison (5), and Birmingham (4). Distances run up to about 43 miles. The closest is H&S Appliance Repair Goldridge, about 5.0 miles away. 8 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Cullman is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cullman. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 6.2, 7.5 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
At the top of the Cullman list: Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (42.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (39.3 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Oneonta, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning 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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 Cullman
Most washer calls in Cullman 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 Cullman Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cullman, AL
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.