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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Hartselle that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Hartselle
Our data shows 30 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hartselle. The rest are spread across Huntsville (12), Madison (5), and Cullman (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. eva appliance is the nearest, roughly 12.7 miles from Hartselle. 6 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.7, 16.6, 17.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
First up for Hartselle: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (26.7 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jay's Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Athens, 4.2 stars from 87 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Athens, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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: washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Hartselle. 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Hartselle, AL
Most washer calls in Hartselle 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 Hartselle
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hartselle, AL
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Hartselle
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 Hartselle technician can then bring the right parts for either one.