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 Farmers Branch that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Farmers Branch TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Farmers Branch. 3 of them are based in Farmers Branch itself, and other nearby bases include Dallas (12), Carrollton (9), and Irving (6). Of those, 8 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Farmers Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 17 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Mention washer work | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
First up for Farmers Branch: Longhorn Services: HVAC & Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Carrollton, 4.7 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BTU Home Services (1.9 miles away, based in Addison, 4.8 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Texas True Appliance Repair - Plano (8.0 miles away, based in Plano, 4.7 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Plano (8.0 miles away, based in Plano, 4.8 stars from 405 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
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 draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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 Farmers Branch Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Farmers Branch, TX
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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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.