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 Clute list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Clute
40 repair companies serve Clute from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across League City (6), Richmond (5), and Missouri City (5). 13 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 4.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clute 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 27.5, 28.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 20 |
The leading options for Clute are Masterpoint Appliance Repair (38.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 441 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Lake Jackson, 4.4 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.9 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Alvin, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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 leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Clute. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Clute
Most washer calls in Clute 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 Clute Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Clute, TX
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Washer Repair in Clute
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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.