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 Flowood list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Flowood
Within 30 miles of Flowood there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Flowood, and the rest are spread across Jackson (20), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Hobart Service, around 1.5 miles out. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Flowood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 3.2, 3.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
At the top of the Flowood list: Mr. Appliance of Madison (7.8 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fixit Refrigeration & Appliance Inc (3.2 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.8 stars from 6 reviews); Foxridge Appliance Repair Operations (6.6 miles away, based in Jackson, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
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
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: 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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Flowood
Most washer calls in Flowood 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Flowood
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Flowood, MS
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
More Washing Machine Repair in Flowood, MS
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Flowood
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 Flowood technician can then bring the right parts for either one.