Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Adel that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Adel
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Adel. The rest are spread across Valdosta (8), Tifton (4), and Moultrie (3). Affordable Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.9 miles from Adel. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Adel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 18.7, 19.4 |
At the top of the Adel list: Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Valdosta, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Tifton, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A TEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS MOULTRIE (21.0 miles away, based in Moultrie, 4.6 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Sparks, 3.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Adel. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Laundry Notes for Adel, GA
Most washer calls in Adel 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Adel Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Adel, GA
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Adel
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.