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 Pike Road that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Pike Road
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Pike Road. Other nearby bases include Montgomery (3), Prattville (3), and Opelika (3). Nearest on the list: Evans' Appliance, around 9.1 miles out. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pike Road is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pike Road. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.1, 9.4, 12.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
The leading options for Pike Road are Sears Appliance Repair (50.0 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.0 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.1 miles away, based in Selma, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (26.9 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Local Notes for Pike Road
Most washer calls in Pike Road 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 Pike Road
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Pike Road, AL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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.