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. The Hitchcock list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Hitchcock
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hitchcock. The rest are spread across Pasadena (11), League City (6), and Friendswood (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Of those, 13 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Dial Viking Appliance Repair, around 6.1 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 7.0, 8.9 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
First up for Hitchcock: Dial Viking Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in La Marque, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in League City, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Alvin, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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 not spinning or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Hitchcock. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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 belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Local Notes for Hitchcock
Most washer calls in Hitchcock 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.
Questions to Ask a Hitchcock Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hitchcock, TX
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Other Washer Repair in Hitchcock
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Hitchcock
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 Hitchcock technician can then bring the right parts for either one.