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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Jonesboro that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Jonesboro AR
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Jonesboro. 2 list an address in Jonesboro, and the rest are spread across Batesville (4), Memphis (3), and Paragould (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 23 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jonesboro is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jonesboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 5.1, 19.5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
At the top of the Jonesboro list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.2 miles away, based in Batesville, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.7 miles away, based in Blytheville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.1 miles away, based in Kennett, 4.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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
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 washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Jonesboro. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
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.
What Jonesboro Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Jonesboro 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Jonesboro
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Jonesboro, AR
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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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.