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. The Lacombe 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 Lacombe
Within 30 miles of Lacombe there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lacombe itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (9), Slidell (7), and New Orleans (6). Lacombe Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Lacombe. 16 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lacombe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.6, 7.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 47 |
| Mention washer work | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
At the top of the Lacombe list: Broussard Appliance Service (24.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); 1st Call Appliance Tech (7.6 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Accardo's Appliance Repair Service (28.1 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 70 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
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
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 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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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 Lacombe Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lacombe 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.
Before You Book in Lacombe
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lacombe, LA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lacombe
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.