Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lovejoy that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Lovejoy
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lovejoy. The rest are spread across McDonough (10), Atlanta (7), and Stockbridge (3). Nearest on the list: Sarge's Appliance Services, LLC, around 0.4 miles out. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lovejoy. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.8, 5.6 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
First up for Lovejoy: Appliance Allstars (8.9 miles away, based in Stockbridge, 4.7 stars from 1,142 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.4 stars from 373 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Morrow, 4.2 stars from 608 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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 leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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 Lovejoy, GA
Most washer calls in Lovejoy 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.
Before You Book in Lovejoy
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lovejoy, GA
Why won't my washer spin?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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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 Lovejoy technician can then bring the right parts for either one.