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 Oberlin list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Oberlin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oberlin. Other nearby bases include Cleveland (7), Amherst (3), and Elyria (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Ross Appliance Service/ is the nearest, roughly 5.4 miles from Oberlin. Of those, 8 mention washer or dryer work by name. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 6.0, 7.5 |
First up for Oberlin: Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (6.0 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (22.9 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Oberlin. 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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 Oberlin Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Oberlin 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 Oberlin
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Oberlin, OH
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Other Washer Repair in Oberlin
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Oberlin
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Oberlin technician can then bring the right parts for either one.