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 Elmwood that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Elmwood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Elmwood. 1 list an address in Elmwood, and other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. 19 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Professional Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 20 |
| Mention washer work | 22 |
First up for Elmwood: Broussard Appliance Service (4.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Accardo's Appliance Repair Service (1.3 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 70 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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 not spinning or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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 Elmwood Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Elmwood 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Elmwood Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Elmwood, LA
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.