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 Dunwoody, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Dunwoody
40 repair companies serve Dunwoody from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Atlanta (19), Roswell (8), and Alpharetta (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. A & R Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Dunwoody. 17 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.6, 3.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
At the top of the Dunwoody list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (4.5 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & R Appliance Repair, LLC (2.3 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews); Commercial Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Roswell, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews).
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
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Dunwoody
Most washer calls in Dunwoody 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Dunwoody
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Dunwoody, 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.