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 Ada list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Ada
12 repair companies serve Ada from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lima (4), Wapakoneta (2), and Lafayette (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Lafayette Appliance Township Repair Service, around 6.5 miles out. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 14.6, 15.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
At the top of the Ada list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Kenton, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (15.8 miles away, based in Lima, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lafayette Appliance Township Repair Service (6.5 miles away, based in Lafayette, 2.6 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
What Ada Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Ada 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Ada
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Ada, OH
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Ada
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.