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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville
Within 30 miles of Shelbyville there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Shelbyville, and the rest are spread across Murfreesboro (8), Manchester (2), and Fayetteville (2). The closest is The Appliance Doctors.., about 1.7 miles away. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 19 businesses.
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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 15.6, 15.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
The leading options for Shelbyville are Murfreesboro Fix-It-Right Appliance Repair Service (24.3 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.3 stars from 245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Doctor Appliance (21.7 miles away, based in Estill Springs, 4.6 stars from 1,106 reviews); Mr Boro Appliance (24.2 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.7 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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: washer not spinning or washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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.
Around Shelbyville
Most washer calls in Shelbyville 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).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Shelbyville
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Shelbyville, TN
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Other Washer Repair in Shelbyville
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville technician can then bring the right parts for either one.