Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Austin list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Austin TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Austin. 40 of them are based in Austin itself. Distances run up to about 8 miles. Nearest on the list: Cloudridge Appliance Repair Austin, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 8 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
Closest matches for Austin: VZ Tech PRO Appliance repair & Handyman services (3.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Austin Repairs (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 241 reviews); The Appliance Family (9.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Around Austin
Austin Water (City of Austin), which supplies Austin, reports hardness of about 94-107 mg/L total hardness as CaCO3 at the utility's tap sampling sites (quarterly summary). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Austin Water Quality Summary, 2nd Quarter 2023
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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Austin
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Austin, TX
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.