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 Tarrant that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Tarrant
Within 30 miles of Tarrant there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (29), Hoover (2), and Center Point (1). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance Maintenance & Service Center is the nearest, roughly 3.4 miles from Tarrant. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tarrant. 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 59 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 4.1, 4.3 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
The leading options for Tarrant are Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (6.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (4.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (17.2 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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
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 draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Tarrant
Most washer calls in Tarrant 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 Tarrant
- 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?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Tarrant, AL
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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.