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 Jacksonville that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Jacksonville AL
40 repair companies serve Jacksonville from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Jacksonville, and other nearby bases include Rome (8), Anniston (4), and Fort Payne (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. Quality Appliance Solutions is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Jacksonville. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Jacksonville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 10.3, 11.3 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
Closest matches for Jacksonville: Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (54.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (18.0 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Jacksonville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Jacksonville
Most washer calls in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- 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: Jacksonville, AL
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Jacksonville
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.