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. The Kathleen list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Kathleen FL
Within 30 miles of Kathleen there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lakeland (16), Wesley Chapel (8), and Zephyrhills (5). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. The closest is Mike's Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kathleen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 4.0, 5.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Kathleen are Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa (14.1 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (8.2 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ER Appliance Repair (20.0 miles away, based in Wesley Chapel, 4.9 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Kathleen Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Kathleen 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Kathleen
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Kathleen, FL
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.