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 Jackson list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Jackson MS
We found 37 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Jackson. 20 of them are based in Jackson itself, and the rest are spread across Brandon (6), Pearl (4), and Madison (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Nearest on the list: Rockford Appliance Repair Fixers, around 1.3 miles out. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jackson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 1.8 |
Closest matches for Jackson: Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Madison (10.4 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Foxridge Appliance Repair Operations (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Prime Appliance Repair Services (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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 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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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?
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.
Around Jackson
Most washer calls in Jackson 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 Jackson
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Jackson, MS
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Other Washer Repair in Jackson
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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.