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 Phenix City that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Phenix City
Within 30 miles of Phenix City there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Phenix City itself, and other nearby bases include Columbus (10), Opelika (3), and Valley (2). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Phenix City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
Closest matches for Phenix City: Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.1 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Valley, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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 washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Phenix City. 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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 Phenix City Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Phenix City 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Phenix City
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Phenix City, AL
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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 Phenix City technician can then bring the right parts for either one.