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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of DeSoto that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near DeSoto
Within 30 miles of DeSoto there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in DeSoto, and other nearby bases include Dallas (22), Grand Prairie (4), and Cedar Hill (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: DeSoto Appliance Repair & Service, around 1.6 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from DeSoto. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.6, 3.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
Closest matches for DeSoto: Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (12.9 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (16.1 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Texas True Appliance Repair - Dallas (15.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (14.2 miles away, based in Mansfield, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
What DeSoto Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in DeSoto 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in DeSoto
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: DeSoto, TX
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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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 DeSoto technician can then bring the right parts for either one.