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 Galveston list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Galveston TX
Within 30 miles of Galveston there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Galveston itself, and the rest are spread across League City (6), Friendswood (3), and La Marque (2). The closest is M & M Appliances, about 5.4 miles away. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 6.9, 9.5 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
At the top of the Galveston list: Dial Viking Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in La Marque, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in League City, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Alvin, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of League City (27.5 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Galveston Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Galveston 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 Galveston
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Galveston, TX
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Galveston
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 Galveston technician can then bring the right parts for either one.