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 Gatesville list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Gatesville
19 repair companies serve Gatesville from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Gatesville itself, and other nearby bases include Killeen (8), Temple (3), and Harker Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. 8 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 17 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gatesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 19.3, 21.6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
The leading options for Gatesville are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Temple, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waco (28.2 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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 not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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: $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?
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.
Around Gatesville
Most washer calls in Gatesville 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, §1301.053 (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 Gatesville Washer Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gatesville, TX
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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.