Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Enterprise that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Enterprise AL
12 repair companies serve Enterprise from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Enterprise, and other nearby bases include Dothan (3), Eufaula (3), and Newton (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 5 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Enterprise is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 14.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Enterprise are Tri-State Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dothan (14.7 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Dothan, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Enterprise. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Laundry Notes for Enterprise, AL
Most washer calls in Enterprise 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 Enterprise
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Enterprise, AL
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Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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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.