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 Clarksdale that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Clarksdale
Within 60 miles of Clarksdale there are 11 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Clarksdale, and the rest are spread across Greenwood (2), Oxford (2), and West Helena (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Clarksdale. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Clarksdale is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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 | 3 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 5.0, 26.0 |
The leading options for Clarksdale are Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.0 miles away, based in Greenwood, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Grenada, 3.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Devoted Appliance Repair Drew (26.8 miles away, based in Drew, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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 washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Clarksdale. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Clarksdale, MS
Most washer calls in Clarksdale 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Clarksdale
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Clarksdale, MS
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Other Washer Repair in Clarksdale
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Clarksdale
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.