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 Alma that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Alma
Within 30 miles of Alma there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Alma, and the rest are spread across Fort Smith (6), Van Buren (4), and Winslow (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: Shearer Appliance Services, around 0.8 miles out. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 5.8, 6.4 |
First up for Alma: Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (11.6 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALL-IN appliance repair (25.7 miles away, based in Winslow, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews); Reeves & Son Arkansas Appliance Services (5.8 miles away, based in Van Buren, 4.4 stars from 40 reviews); A-Tech Appliance Service (13.9 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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 leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Alma. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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.
Around Alma
Most washer calls in Alma 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Alma
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Alma, AR
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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.