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 Alva list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Alva
Within 60 miles of Alva there are 9 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Enid (5), Woodward (2), and Waukomis (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 47.7 miles away. 2 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alva is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 47.7, 47.8, 49.5 |
At the top of the Alva list: Sears Appliance Repair (59.2 miles away, based in Pratt, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.7 miles away, based in Woodward, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Modern Appliance (47.8 miles away, based in Woodward, 4.8 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vacuum Center (50.9 miles away, based in Enid, 4.9 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
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
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Alva. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Laundry Notes for Alva, OK
Most washer calls in Alva 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.
Oklahoma has no general appliance repair license; mechanical licensing through the Construction Industries Board excludes minor repairs the manufacturer allows an owner or agent to make, but that exclusion does not reach gas piping, gas controls, appliance venting or opening a sealed refrigeration system. Source: OAC 158:50 Mechanical Industry Rules (Oklahoma Construction Industries Board)
In Oklahoma, you can check a license with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Licensee Search or report a problem to the Oklahoma Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Alva
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Alva, OK
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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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.