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 Forest list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Forest MS
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Forest. Other nearby bases include Jackson (16), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. The closest is Rush Appliance Repair Contractors, about 29.1 miles away. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Forest 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 29.1, 30.3, 30.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
First up for Forest: Mr. Appliance of Madison (38.0 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (38.7 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.8 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.7 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Watkins Air & Appliance (30.9 miles away, based in Brandon, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- 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
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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
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: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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 Forest, MS
Most washer calls in Forest 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 Forest
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Forest, MS
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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 Forest technician can then bring the right parts for either one.