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 Tallmadge list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Tallmadge OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tallmadge. 1 of them are based in Tallmadge itself, and the rest are spread across Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Of those, 13 mention washer or dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Tallmadge. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tallmadge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 3.4, 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
At the top of the Tallmadge list: Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (8.3 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (7.2 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.1 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Tallmadge Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Tallmadge, OH
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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.