A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Valley, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Valley AL
Within 30 miles of Valley there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Valley, and the rest are spread across Columbus (10), LaGrange (4), and Opelika (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Sanders Appliance Repair Services, about 0.8 miles away. 6 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention washer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.5, 14.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
The leading options for Valley are Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in LaGrange, 4.2 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
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: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Valley. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Laundry Notes for Valley, AL
Most washer calls in Valley 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 Valley
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Valley, AL
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Other Washer Repair in Valley
More Washer & Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
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 Valley technician can then bring the right parts for either one.