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 Plaquemine list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Plaquemine
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Plaquemine. Other nearby bases include Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Solutions, around 8.5 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.5, 11.7, 11.8 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Plaquemine list: Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acadian Appliance Service (22.4 miles away, based in St Amant, 4.6 stars from 88 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting 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 leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Plaquemine
Most washer calls in Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- 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: Plaquemine, LA
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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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 Plaquemine technician can then bring the right parts for either one.