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 University Park list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, University Park FL
40 repair companies serve University Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Miami (31), Doral (5), and Coral Gables (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Martinez Service & Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from University Park. The 29 rated companies in range average 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
At the top of the University Park list: Max Appliance Repair Miami (6.7 miles away, based in Coral Gables, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Applianceteck (6.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews); Santallana Electronic,Corp (6.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service (6.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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 draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in University Park. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for University Park
Most washer calls in University Park 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near University Park
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: University Park, FL
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.