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 Richardson list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Richardson
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richardson. 5 list an address in Richardson, and the rest are spread across Plano (12), Garland (10), and Dallas (9). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 18 list washer or dryer work specifically. Prime Appliance Care is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Richardson. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 21 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 22 |
First up for Richardson: RPS Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); START Appliance repair (5.2 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Texas True Appliance Repair - Plano (4.6 miles away, based in Plano, 4.7 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (5.5 miles away, based in Plano, 4.8 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Richardson. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Richardson
Most washer calls in Richardson 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Richardson
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Richardson, TX
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why won't my washer spin?
Other Washer Repair in Richardson
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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 Richardson technician can then bring the right parts for either one.