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. The Leesburg list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Leesburg FL
40 repair companies serve Leesburg from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Leesburg itself, and other nearby bases include Clermont (10), Belleview (6), and Ocoee (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 6 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Fixme Appliance Repair, about 3.3 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Leesburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 5.8, 9.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
At the top of the Leesburg list: Expert Home Service (16.9 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repairs (20.8 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.8 stars from 99 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.7 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Summerfield, 4.5 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Leesburg
Most washer calls in Leesburg 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.
Questions to Ask a Leesburg Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Leesburg, FL
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why won't my washer spin?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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.