Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Villa Rica list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
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Within 30 miles of Villa Rica there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Villa Rica, and other nearby bases include Douglasville (6), Mableton (4), and Smyrna (4). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Carroll Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Villa Rica. 6 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Villa Rica. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.7, 7.8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
First up for Villa Rica: Deep South Appliance Service (14.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Douglasville (8.6 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 997 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
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
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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 not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Villa Rica. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
What Villa Rica Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Villa Rica, GA
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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 Villa Rica technician can then bring the right parts for either one.