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 Inniswold list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Inniswold
23 repair companies serve Inniswold from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. Storey Mechanical & Refrigeration is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Inniswold. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 22 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
At the top of the Inniswold list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ourso Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Denham Springs, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire 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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Laundry Notes for Inniswold, LA
Most washer calls in Inniswold 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 Inniswold
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Inniswold, LA
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Other Washer Repair in Inniswold
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Inniswold
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.