Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Collegedale that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Collegedale
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Collegedale. 1 list an address in Collegedale, and other nearby bases include Chattanooga (9), Dalton (6), and Cleveland (4). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC, around 3.5 miles out. Of those, 9 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 5.8, 6.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
Closest matches for Collegedale: Masters Appliance Heating & Air (8.7 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (8.4 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Fort Oglethorpe, 4.4 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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 Collegedale. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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 Collegedale Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Collegedale 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).
Before You Book in Collegedale
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Collegedale, TN
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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.