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 Ozark list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Ozark AL
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ozark. The rest are spread across Dothan (3), Eufaula (3), and Enterprise (2). The farthest listed company is about 50 miles out. Of those, 5 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 14.3 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Ozark is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ozark. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.3, 14.6, 15.5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
First up for Ozark: Mr. Appliance of Dothan (14.6 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Tri-State Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Dothan, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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 leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Ozark. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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.
What Ozark Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Ozark 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 Ozark
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Ozark, AL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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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 Ozark technician can then bring the right parts for either one.