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 Cleveland that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Cleveland
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cleveland. 4 of them are based in Cleveland itself, and the rest are spread across Chattanooga (9), Dalton (4), and Georgetown (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Expert Service Appliance Heating & Air, about 0.3 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.1 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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.8, 5.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
At the top of the Cleveland list: Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Appliance Heating & Air (21.6 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (20.1 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ultimate Appliance, Heat & Air (8.8 miles away, based in Georgetown, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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 not draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Cleveland. 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Cleveland
Most washer calls in Cleveland 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a Cleveland Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cleveland, TN
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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.