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 Cinco Ranch 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 Cinco Ranch
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cinco Ranch. The rest are spread across Katy (24), Houston (8), and Richmond (7). Of those, 12 mention washer or dryer work by name. MegaFix Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Cinco Ranch. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.8, 1.7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Cinco Ranch list: UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 2,589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve Slaton Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Katy, 5.0 stars from 958 reviews); Leader Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 985 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kaspi Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Katy, 4.9 stars from 580 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- 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
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
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 spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Cinco Ranch
Most washer calls in Cinco Ranch 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.
Questions to Ask a Cinco Ranch Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cinco Ranch, TX
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.