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 Granite Shoals that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Granite Shoals TX
17 repair companies serve Granite Shoals from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Leander (6), Marble Falls (5), and Kingsland (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 5 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Redwood Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 17 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Granite Shoals. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 5.0, 5.8 |
The leading options for Granite Shoals are Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Marble Falls, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); America's Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Leander, 4.9 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Appliance Solutions INC (29.9 miles away, based in Leander, 5.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Highland Lakes Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Kingsland, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Around Granite Shoals
Most washer calls in Granite Shoals 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 Granite Shoals
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Granite Shoals, TX
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Granite Shoals
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 Granite Shoals technician can then bring the right parts for either one.