Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Meridian list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Meridian
Within 60 miles of Meridian there are 9 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Meridian, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (3), Laurel (1), and Louisville (1). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. 1 lists washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Direct Appliance Repair Specialists, around 1.4 miles out. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Meridian is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.0, 3.0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
First up for Meridian: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Meridian Electronic Services LLC (3.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 126 reviews); Direct Appliance Repair Specialists (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perrys Appliances Repair (9.5 miles away, 1.2 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Meridian. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- 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 Meridian, MS
Most washer calls in Meridian 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 Meridian Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Meridian, MS
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Washer Repair in Meridian
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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.