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 Austell list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Austell GA
Within 30 miles of Austell there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Austell, and the rest are spread across Marietta (8), Atlanta (8), and Douglasville (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Austell Appliance Repair Technologies, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Austell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.4, 2.6 |
At the top of the Austell list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deep South Appliance Service (10.8 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Austell. 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 pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Local Notes for Austell
Most washer calls in Austell 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 Austell Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Austell, GA
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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.