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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Longview, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Longview
39 repair companies serve Longview from within 60 miles. 5 of them are based in Longview itself, and the rest are spread across Shreveport (12), Tyler (7), and Jacksonville (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Of those, 9 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Longview is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Longview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.7, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 39 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
First up for Longview: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (36.6 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (58.8 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Longview. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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: $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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Longview, TX
Most washer calls in Longview 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.
Before You Book in Longview
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Longview, TX
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Longview
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.