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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Columbia that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Columbia
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Columbia. 2 of them are based in Columbia itself, and the rest are spread across McComb (4), Hattiesburg (3), and Picayune (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. Sears Home Services is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Columbia. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 19 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Columbia is inside its regular service area.
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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.1, 23.1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Columbia list: Sears Home Services (1.2 miles away); Sears Appliance Repair (37.8 miles away, based in McComb, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixFast Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Columbia. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Laundry Notes for Columbia, MS
Most washer calls in Columbia 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.
Questions to Ask a Columbia Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia, MS
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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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.