Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals
40 repair companies serve Muscle Shoals from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Muscle Shoals itself, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (7), Madison (5), and Florence (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Complete Ice and Refrigeration Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Muscle Shoals. 13 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses. Muscle Shoals is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 2.0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
At the top of the Muscle Shoals list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Florence, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (58.3 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (54.8 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jay's Appliance Repair (38.6 miles away, based in Athens, 4.2 stars from 87 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
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 spinning or washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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 belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
Local Notes for Muscle Shoals
Most washer calls in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Muscle Shoals, AL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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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 Muscle Shoals technician can then bring the right parts for either one.