A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Obetz that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Obetz OH
40 repair companies serve Obetz from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Obetz itself, and other nearby bases include Columbus (31), Reynoldsburg (2), and Upper Arlington (2). 6 list washer or dryer work specifically. Fixline Appliance Repair Professionals is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Obetz. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 4.7, 6.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
At the top of the Obetz list: Central Ohio Appliance Repair Inc. (12.8 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 963 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Dublin, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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
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 washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Obetz. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Around Obetz
Most washer calls in Obetz 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Obetz
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Obetz, OH
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Obetz
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.