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 Latimer that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Latimer MS
Within 60 miles of Latimer there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Mobile (14), Slidell (5), and Theodore (3). Nearest on the list: Dobies Appliance Repair LLC, around 5.1 miles out. Of those, 8 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Latimer is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.1, 6.8, 10.6 |
Closest matches for Latimer: Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Moss Point, 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cox Appliance Repair LLC (37.1 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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 not draining or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Around Latimer
Most washer calls in Latimer 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 Latimer
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Latimer, MS
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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.