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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Centerville that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Centerville
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Centerville. 1 of them are based in Centerville itself, and other nearby bases include Macon (10), Warner Robins (9), and Byron (2). 8 list washer or dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Centerville. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.3, 3.1 |
The leading options for Centerville are Mr. Appliance of Macon (3.3 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Appliance Mart (4.6 miles away, based in Warner Robins, 4.5 stars from 50 reviews); S&A Appliance Repair, LLC (3.5 miles away, based in Warner Robins, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Centerville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
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.
Around Centerville
Most washer calls in Centerville 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 Centerville Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Centerville, GA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Other Washer Repair in Centerville
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Centerville
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.