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. The Foley list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Foley
32 repair companies serve Foley from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Foley, and the rest are spread across Pensacola (14), Orange Beach (4), and Daphne (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 11 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Benson's Home Center is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Foley. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Foley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
At the top of the Foley list: SuperTech Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 117 reviews); Patriot Appliance LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Lillian, 4.9 stars from 332 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Orange Beach, 4.5 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service, LLC (9.4 miles away, based in Orange Beach, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- 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
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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: washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Foley. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
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 Foley
Most washer calls in Foley 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.
Before You Book in Foley
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Foley, AL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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.