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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Laplace that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Laplace LA
Within 30 miles of Laplace there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Laplace itself, and other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (5), and Kenner (4). 14 list washer or dryer work specifically. Laplace Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Laplace. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
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.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 4.5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
First up for Laplace: Broussard Appliance Service (19.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Accardo's Appliance Repair Service (20.0 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 70 reviews); A&R Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Kenner, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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 Laplace Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Laplace 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 Laplace
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Laplace, LA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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 Laplace technician can then bring the right parts for either one.