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 Abilene that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Abilene
Within 60 miles of Abilene there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Abilene, and other nearby bases include Sweetwater (2), Winters (1), and Breckenridge (1). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Appliance Repair Abilene TX, about 0.2 miles away. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Abilene is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.8, 2.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
Closest matches for Abilene: Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abilene Appliance Repairs (7.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (38.7 miles away, based in Sweetwater, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abilene Appliance Service (1.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 47 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Abilene. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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.
What Abilene Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Abilene 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Abilene
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Abilene, TX
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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 Abilene technician can then bring the right parts for either one.