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. The Lafayette list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lafayette
17 repair companies serve Lafayette from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Lafayette, and the rest are spread across Gallatin (10), Lebanon (4), and Glasgow (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: Lafayette Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. 2 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lafayette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 23.2, 24.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
The leading options for Lafayette are Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Lebanon, 4.3 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); An Appliance Repair and Sales LLC (24.6 miles away, based in Glasgow, 3.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Robert's Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lafayette Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 1.7 stars from 11 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire 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 not spinning.
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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Lafayette
Most washer calls in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lafayette, TN
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Other Washer Repair in Lafayette
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Lafayette technician can then bring the right parts for either one.