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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Waveland, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Waveland
18 repair companies serve Waveland from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Slidell (7), Picayune (3), and Bay St Louis (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Of those, 4 mention washer or dryer work by name. Cox Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Waveland. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 2.8, 5.8 |
First up for Waveland: Cox Appliance Repair LLC (2.6 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
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
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 spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Waveland Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Waveland 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Waveland
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Waveland, MS
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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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.