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 Gardere, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Gardere
Within 30 miles of Gardere there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Solutions, around 3.1 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 3.5, 3.5 |
At the top of the Gardere list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ourso Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Denham Springs, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Around Gardere
Most washer calls in Gardere 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Gardere
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gardere, LA
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Gardere
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.