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 Russellville that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Russellville AL
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Russellville. The rest are spread across Madison (5), Florence (4), and Athens (4). Of those, 10 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 15.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 26 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Russellville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Russellville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 32 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.9, 17.0, 17.7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
Closest matches for Russellville: Zack's Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Haleyville, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simpson Maintenance, LLC (56.2 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.0 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Florence, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Russellville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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.
What Russellville Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Russellville 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.
Before You Book in Russellville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Russellville, AL
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why won't my washer spin?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Other Washer Repair in Russellville
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Russellville
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.