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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Cartersville, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Cartersville
Within 30 miles of Cartersville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Cartersville itself, and other nearby bases include Woodstock (12), Canton (12), and Kennesaw (5). Distances run up to about 20 miles. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. C & C Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Cartersville. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.6, 2.5 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
First up for Cartersville: Deep South Appliance Service (17.4 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.5 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Absolute Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Alpharetta, 4.7 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
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: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Cartersville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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 Cartersville, GA
Most washer calls in Cartersville 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 Cartersville Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cartersville, GA
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Other Washer Repair in Cartersville
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Cartersville
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Cartersville technician can then bring the right parts for either one.