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 Oak Grove that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Oak Grove
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oak Grove. Other nearby bases include Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The closest is Appliance Professional, about 1.0 miles away. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.7, 3.8 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
First up for Oak Grove: Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (5.2 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Expo Appliance Service (2.7 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Appliance Professional (1.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Appliance repair llc (4.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Oak Grove. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$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?
- 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Oak Grove Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Oak Grove 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Oak Grove
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Oak Grove, SC
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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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.