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 Little Rock, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Little Rock AR
Within 30 miles of Little Rock there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 21 list an address in Little Rock, and the rest are spread across North Little Rock (16), Maumelle (2), and Sherwood (1). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. RapidCare Appliance Repair Specialists is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Little Rock. 5 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Rock. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 59 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 2.5 |
At the top of the Little Rock list: A-Tech Appliance Service (4.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, 4.2 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Benton, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 4.4 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- 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
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Little Rock Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Little Rock 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 Little Rock
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Little Rock, AR
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why won't my washer spin?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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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.