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 Doraville that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Doraville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Doraville. The rest are spread across Atlanta (21), Norcross (3), and Sandy Springs (3). Nearest on the list: Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 12 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 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.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 19 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.5, 1.9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Doraville are Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (3.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & R Appliance Repair, LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- 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
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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
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 spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Around Doraville
Most washer calls in Doraville 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 Doraville Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Doraville, 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.