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 Athens list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Athens GA
40 repair companies serve Athens from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Athens, and other nearby bases include Winder (5), Jefferson (3), and Monroe (3). The closest is Carters Food Service Equipment, about 1.9 miles away. 8 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 |
The leading options for Athens are Athens Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (6.5 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Northeast GA Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Hull, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews); Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC (19.5 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Laundry Notes for Athens, GA
Most washer calls in Athens 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.
Before You Book in Athens
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Athens, GA
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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.